Oak View Mall (144 & West Center Rd)

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:48 pm

I do wonder if Younkers will be a two story rush market that’s what is opening at the former Younkers at Gateway mall in Lincoln. I wouldn’t be against that at all. The Rush Market is a nice store and is well perceived by a lot of people. I wonder if they would close the one at Lakeside since it’s so close. They may want two stories of space and storage. Who knows. I’ve also heard rumors of a Macy’s Backstage Outlet Store taking up one floor of the Younkers. Either way something big is happening and it’s progress. Filling up a empty big box store after just a year closure tells me that there is at least effort being done to help the mall. Westroads may have to our main mall. However, who is to say Oak View can’t and won’t be our mixed use lifestyle indoor mall? It needs work, but I just dont see it taking as nearly as a hit as Crossroads. That’s just me though.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed May 22, 2019 11:10 pm

Csmac wrote: Wed May 22, 2019 10:48 pm I do wonder if Younkers will be a two story rush market that’s what is opening at the former Younkers at Gateway mall in Lincoln. I wouldn’t be against that at all. The Rush Market is a nice store and is well perceived by a lot of people. I wonder if they would close the one at Lakeside since it’s so close. They may want two stories of space and storage. Who knows. I’ve also heard rumors of a Macy’s Backstage Outlet Store taking up one floor of the Younkers. Either way something big is happening and it’s progress. Filling up a empty big box store after just a year closure tells me that there is at least effort being done to help the mall. Westroads may have to our main mall. However, who is to say Oak View can’t and won’t be our mixed use lifestyle indoor mall? It needs work, but I just dont see it taking as nearly as a hit as Crossroads. That’s just me though.

I don’t disagree at all. I believe your thoughts and perception of how the Oak View Mousetrap can improve and become an even better retail point of destination are spot on..

I remain positive of what the future holds and look forward to hear what eventually becomes of the large Younkers parcel...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

thatomahakid12 · Post by **thatomahakid12** » Thu May 23, 2019 9:37 am

Last night I peeked my nose aginst the glass of yonkers and it looks like they are gutting it... so sad a beautiful buliding is being torn apart

ScrattyB · Post by **ScrattyB** » Thu May 23, 2019 10:20 am

Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu May 23, 2019 1:33 pm

ScrattyB wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 10:20 am Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built?

I think your idea is feasible.. and can work in concert with the entire Oakview Mousetrap area being a mixed use retail and entertainment point of destination. There already is one element of entertainment there in the newly remodeled AMC Oakview movie theater complex with an IMAX. I believe there is definitely enough parcel space in the orbit area surrounding the mall and within the mall itself to have a nicely connected entertainment district element..

It would have to be well thought out and well planned, with options that would attract population within the area to choose Oakview, rather than traveling to the Benson, Blackstone or other districts.. Or Even Village Pointe. I believe a nice craft beer/food location like an Omaha Tap House would be a nice “get”, along with a comedy shop similar to The Funny Bone...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Thu May 23, 2019 2:10 pm

ScrattyB wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 10:20 am Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built?

Lol. "Your idea..." Right.

I'm sorry, that has been mentioned how many times on this big, bulky, ongoing thread? Believe me, you're not the first. It doesn't really matter, honestly. But, factually, that has been talked about plenty here already. (Just because the suggestions and conversations are pages back now, doesn't mean it is all null & void, and it's a "clean slate" here with each new page that forms. If that's the way you think, and that's the case here, then fine: "Your new idea" won't matter by the next page as well then.)

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu May 23, 2019 3:09 pm

RockHarbor wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 2:10 pm
ScrattyB wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 10:20 am Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built?
Lol. "Your idea..." Right.

I'm sorry, that has been mentioned how many times on this big, bulky, ongoing thread? Believe me, you're not the first. It doesn't really matter, honestly. But, factually, that has been talked about plenty here already. (Just because the suggestions and conversations are pages back now, doesn't mean it is all null & void, and it's a "clean slate" here with each new page that forms. If that's the way you think, and that's the case here, then fine: "Your new idea" won't matter by the next page as well then.)

Well, he did ask what I thought of his idea (s).. and frankly, I’d rather see our discussion revolve around these type of ideas rather than page after page of the gloom and doom dying mall narrative proclamations..

This thread title is “Oak View Mall- Redevelopment Plan” not “Oak View- Dying Mall Talk”..

I know you know and understand this and have made excellent contributions to this thread.. I’d rather encourage more ideas for redevelopment/revitalization of the Oakview Mousetrap in this thread moving forward...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Thu May 23, 2019 7:38 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 3:09 pm
RockHarbor wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 2:10 pm
ScrattyB wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 10:20 am Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built?
Lol. "Your idea..." Right.

I'm sorry, that has been mentioned how many times on this big, bulky, ongoing thread? Believe me, you're not the first. It doesn't really matter, honestly. But, factually, that has been talked about plenty here already. (Just because the suggestions and conversations are pages back now, doesn't mean it is all null & void, and it's a "clean slate" here with each new page that forms. If that's the way you think, and that's the case here, then fine: "Your new idea" won't matter by the next page as well then.)
Well, he did ask what I thought of his idea (s).. and frankly, I’d rather see our discussion revolve around these type of ideas rather than page after page of the gloom and doom dying mall narrative proclamations..

This thread title is “Oak View Mall- Redevelopment Plan” not “Oak View- Dying Mall Talk”..

I know you know and understand this and have made excellent contributions to this thread.. I’d rather encourage more ideas for redevelopment/revitalization of the Oakview Mousetrap in this thread moving forward...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

I realize that, but how could anybody proclaim that suggesting Oak View's structure used as an entertainment center is "my idea" after all the conversation that has taken place here? In fact, if there is ANY common suggestion we've seen here for Oak View, it is an "entertainment center", so for anybody to claim that is "their idea" by this point, on Page 14 of this thread, is kind of laughable to me. That's all... (It's like me suddenly saying that the Crossroads development have some shopping, a cafe, and some residential development, and then saying "Hey everybody... How do you like my ideas?! Hmmm?!" Would that not be so annoying to so many? If there's ANYTHING that's been suggested for Crossroads in all the talk that has gone around, it's shopping, residential, and restaurants.)

Sure, keep the great ideas & suggestions flowing.... But, PLEASE don't claim something very common is "your idea" until you read everything that came before you here. (There are probably 50+ ideas for the mall talked about here, in this thread. I mean, if your idea for Oak View was a "Square Dance Center", than OK, sure, I'm certain you're safe to conclude it was "your idea" without looking back in the thread.) That is only logical.

thatomahakid12 · Post by **thatomahakid12** » Thu May 23, 2019 9:19 pm

New video about oakview posted today

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Fri May 24, 2019 7:27 pm

Sad, but a reality. It's obviously not just an "Oakview Thing" or "Omaha thing." It's happening everywhere, I'm sure. I'm glad you pointed that link out. It led me to a link for Des Moines' Valley West Mall. It is kind of in the same predicament.

Ugh, I don't always know why Des Moines looks better than Omaha to me -- even their older mall does. Maybe because Des Moines is built on flatter, gentler terrain, so it always looks more pleasant & fair & "with it" designer-wise to me -- or something. Sometimes, I wish we could have Des Moine's basic general look, with Omaha's aire. But, Omaha wouldn't be "Omaha", and Des Moines wouldn't be "Des Moines" then.

daveoma · Post by **daveoma** » Tue May 28, 2019 12:52 am

RockHarbor wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 7:38 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 3:09 pm
RockHarbor wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 2:10 pm
ScrattyB wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 10:20 am Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built?
Lol. "Your idea..." Right.

I'm sorry, that has been mentioned how many times on this big, bulky, ongoing thread? Believe me, you're not the first. It doesn't really matter, honestly. But, factually, that has been talked about plenty here already. (Just because the suggestions and conversations are pages back now, doesn't mean it is all null & void, and it's a "clean slate" here with each new page that forms. If that's the way you think, and that's the case here, then fine: "Your new idea" won't matter by the next page as well then.)
Well, he did ask what I thought of his idea (s).. and frankly, I’d rather see our discussion revolve around these type of ideas rather than page after page of the gloom and doom dying mall narrative proclamations..

This thread title is “Oak View Mall- Redevelopment Plan” not “Oak View- Dying Mall Talk”..

I know you know and understand this and have made excellent contributions to this thread.. I’d rather encourage more ideas for redevelopment/revitalization of the Oakview Mousetrap in this thread moving forward...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
I realize that, but how could anybody proclaim that suggesting Oak View's structure used as an entertainment center is "my idea" after all the conversation that has taken place here? In fact, if there is ANY common suggestion we've seen here for Oak View, it is an "entertainment center", so for anybody to claim that is "their idea" by this point, on Page 14 of this thread, is kind of laughable to me. That's all... (It's like me suddenly saying that the Crossroads development have some shopping, a cafe, and some residential development, and then saying "Hey everybody... How do you like my ideas?! Hmmm?!" Would that not be so annoying to so many? If there's ANYTHING that's been suggested for Crossroads in all the talk that has gone around, it's shopping, residential, and restaurants.)

Sure, keep the great ideas & suggestions flowing.... But, PLEASE don't claim something very common is "your idea" until you read everything that came before you here. (There are probably 50+ ideas for the mall talked about here, in this thread. I mean, if your idea for Oak View was a "Square Dance Center", than OK, sure, I'm certain you're safe to conclude it was "your idea" without looking back in the thread.) That is only logical.

This seems like a non-issue to me. If someone in the eOmaha forums plagiarizes an idea from another member, nobody loses money. If it hurts someone's ego, then the one with the hurt ego needs a hug since they're obviously quite sensitive to something with such little consequence.
Not everyone has the time or desire to go back and read years of a thread--especially when they're impatiently enthusiastic about an idea.

In this world, in this nation of ours, and in this very forum we could all benefit from some kindness and understanding. And if there are any members who are so angry and bitter that they can't muster any kindness and compassion, then I recommend going to a safe place with great music, and dropping some MDMA.

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Tue May 28, 2019 7:14 pm

daveoma wrote: Tue May 28, 2019 12:52 am
RockHarbor wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 7:38 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 3:09 pm
RockHarbor wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 2:10 pm
ScrattyB wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 10:20 am Cowboy, any opinions on my idea of an entertainment district be built?
Lol. "Your idea..." Right.

I'm sorry, that has been mentioned how many times on this big, bulky, ongoing thread? Believe me, you're not the first. It doesn't really matter, honestly. But, factually, that has been talked about plenty here already. (Just because the suggestions and conversations are pages back now, doesn't mean it is all null & void, and it's a "clean slate" here with each new page that forms. If that's the way you think, and that's the case here, then fine: "Your new idea" won't matter by the next page as well then.)
Well, he did ask what I thought of his idea (s).. and frankly, I’d rather see our discussion revolve around these type of ideas rather than page after page of the gloom and doom dying mall narrative proclamations..

This thread title is “Oak View Mall- Redevelopment Plan” not “Oak View- Dying Mall Talk”..

I know you know and understand this and have made excellent contributions to this thread.. I’d rather encourage more ideas for redevelopment/revitalization of the Oakview Mousetrap in this thread moving forward...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
I realize that, but how could anybody proclaim that suggesting Oak View's structure used as an entertainment center is "my idea" after all the conversation that has taken place here? In fact, if there is ANY common suggestion we've seen here for Oak View, it is an "entertainment center", so for anybody to claim that is "their idea" by this point, on Page 14 of this thread, is kind of laughable to me. That's all... (It's like me suddenly saying that the Crossroads development have some shopping, a cafe, and some residential development, and then saying "Hey everybody... How do you like my ideas?! Hmmm?!" Would that not be so annoying to so many? If there's ANYTHING that's been suggested for Crossroads in all the talk that has gone around, it's shopping, residential, and restaurants.)

Sure, keep the great ideas & suggestions flowing.... But, PLEASE don't claim something very common is "your idea" until you read everything that came before you here. (There are probably 50+ ideas for the mall talked about here, in this thread. I mean, if your idea for Oak View was a "Square Dance Center", than OK, sure, I'm certain you're safe to conclude it was "your idea" without looking back in the thread.) That is only logical.
This seems like a non-issue to me. If someone in the eOmaha forums plagiarizes an idea from another member, nobody loses money. If it hurts someone's ego, then the one with the hurt ego needs a hug since they're obviously quite sensitive to something with such little consequence.
Not everyone has the time or desire to go back and read years of a thread--especially when they're impatiently enthusiastic about an idea.

In this world, in this nation of ours, and in this very forum we could all benefit from some kindness and understanding. And if there are any members who are so angry and bitter that they can't muster any kindness and compassion, then I recommend going to a safe place with great music, and dropping some MDMA.

You know, I'm glad you brought up "plagiarism", because before your comment actually was made here, and I already had one confrontation towards my original remark, I was actually thinking about a movie I saw where a college student was guilty of plagiarism on a college report -- and that girl got in big, BIG trouble. I remember thinking: "This isn't important here? Than go copy somebody else's work, and you'll see how important it is."

Ever seen "Flash of Genius" with Greg Kinnear? It is based on a true story. That story, in itself, was enough to not only retell the story in a book, but they created a movie out of it, too. A company of "fat cat" execs actually tried to steal a man's idea, and make it their own. It's an impulse found within human nature. Thankfully, they didn't get away with it. People go to court over it. There are BIG cases out there. (I just read about a big court case brought against the creators of E.T. Somebody else created a similiar alien beforehand, or something.)

Hear about the recent guy that was busted for plagiarizing one of Ashton Kutcher's speeches? It's not just written material.

Sure, nobody loses money here, but it is still wrong. Nobody loses money when a college student simply hands in a tainted paper to a college professor, either. Or, if a general person plagiarizes a speech for a small town graduation. And, it is still wrong.

It is wrong to claim something is your idea, when it isn't really yours -- period. It's wrong to claim somebody else's work is your work, when it isn't really yours -- period. That's why I don't do it. Since they teach you about plagairism early on in school, I've lived most of my life with a rule: "Never take somebody else's idea, or copy somebody else's work, and make it your own." It's that simple. That's why there are actually strict laws in place. (That's why the OWH actually said something here, with the copying & pasting of their articles.) It's wrong and insulting and annoying. And, that's why I got so irritated here, too.

(If you accidentally do it, usually there's a sincere "I"m sorry! I didn't know that. I thought I was the first one who thought of this." NONE of that is here. I realize this is only a forum thread, though.)

So many people have put so much time & energy in this thread, and there has been plenty of talk over Oak View being an "entertainment center", so I couldn't help but say something. I'm not sure it really is anybody's idea. My original comment is not THAT bad, and it even has a light-hearted chuckle to go along with it. Point made.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue May 28, 2019 8:09 pm

Moving forward- Let’s make sure commentary in this thread is topical regarding Oak View Mall, it’s Mousetrap and development..

Moving forward, posts containing anything outside of that realm will be removed..

Thanks in advance for your consideration...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:41 am

The Sempeck's building was recently purchased by the Steamfitters & Plumbers Local Union 464 for $3.4m
They currently are just east at 13505 B Street.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:03 pm

When I saw the Barnes & Noble story headline, I was concerned about the chain closing and the gloom and doomers blaming the Oakview Mousetrap for the chain shuddering it’s doors, lol.. But that’s not the case. This news is significant and I thought I’d place it in the Oakview redevelopment thread. From the W-H-

“Barnes & Noble is being acquired by a hedge fund for $476 million and will be taken private.

On Friday, the chain was acquired by Elliott Management and, in a twist, will likely become a national chain with a business model more akin to that of a local bookstore.”..

The story link:

https://www.omaha.com/money/businesses/ ... 9ab0f.html

Ciao..LiO...Peace

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:11 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:03 pm When I saw the Barnes & Noble story headline, I was concerned about the chain closing and the gloom and doomers blaming the Oakview Mousetrap for the chain shuddering it’s doors, lol.. But that’s not the case. This news is significant and I thought I’d place it in the Oakview redevelopment thread. From the W-H-

“Barnes & Noble is being acquired by a hedge fund for $476 million and will be taken private.

On Friday, the chain was acquired by Elliott Management and, in a twist, will likely become a national chain with a business model more akin to that of a local bookstore.”..

The story link:

https://www.omaha.com/money/businesses/ ... 9ab0f.html

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Interesting. Good for Barnes & Noble. I wondered what would happen to B&N. Hopefully, this will turn it around. I hardly ever go in there.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:16 am

RockHarbor wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:11 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:03 pm When I saw the Barnes & Noble story headline, I was concerned about the chain closing and the gloom and doomers blaming the Oakview Mousetrap for the chain shuddering it’s doors, lol.. But that’s not the case. This news is significant and I thought I’d place it in the Oakview redevelopment thread. From the W-H-

“Barnes & Noble is being acquired by a hedge fund for $476 million and will be taken private.

On Friday, the chain was acquired by Elliott Management and, in a twist, will likely become a national chain with a business model more akin to that of a local bookstore.”..

The story link:

https://www.omaha.com/money/businesses/ ... 9ab0f.html

Ciao..LiO...Peace
Interesting. Good for Barnes & Noble. I wondered what would happen to B&N. Hopefully, this will turn it around. I hardly ever go in there.

Agreed...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:47 am

It’s official. The Rush Market will be opening in the former Younkers at OakView mall later this summer. It will take up both floors. Personally, I think this is a great thing for Oakview as The Rush Market is a very well perceived store and is a new concept to retail that is being introduced. The owners are very nice and a lot of people I know shop there it’s not for everyone, but nevertheless a great store. This will drive traffic at Oakview a little bit. I think the best things Oakview can do now is to fill the vacant Sears with a big family entertainment place with bowling,games, a bar etc or have a nice upscale natural grocery store move in and redo and give the food court similar to Westroads common ground. Maybe I’m being too optimistic,but it’s very nice to see Oakview making progress and not being in a dead rut like Crossroads.

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:18 pm

I'm so glad something is going into that Younkers. That's exciting. I looked up that "Rush Market" and I notice they have a location in Lakeside Plaza. It looks pretty cool...

I was recently at a store that was huge, and it was full of many, many individual, personalized booths, and set up much like one of those antique malls (like the Brass Armadillo), yet the merchandise was all new (mostly). It wasn't a big store of used older stuff, like in an antique mall. The store abounded with new home decor, new art/crafty items, new jewelry, new clothes on racks, ect. Some booths featured artist's individual work, where they set up their own display, in their own little corner. It was really nice stuff in every booth, and prices were reasonable.

It is no argument that the retail landscape is changing, but I'm not sure it really is all about the "online shopping world" being the main and only culprit here. I'm wondering if people are just getting tired of big, typical department stores in general, with all their typical, predictable, generic, nationwide merchandise, and high prices, and uppity atmospheres? I think maybe people are not just tired of the "indoor mall" alone, I think they get tired of all the big department stores, too. It all gets old and boring. Yet, there's something about when you see a familiar department stores standing solo, imo. Like, for example, I like seeing a JCPENNY'S standing solo (like Kohl's), than attached to a big mall.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:36 pm

Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:47 am It’s official. The Rush Market will be opening in the former Younkers at OakView mall later this summer. It will take up both floors.

What is your source for this official news? Can you provide a link for confirmation?...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 3:35 pm

Omaha Cowboy

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:45 pm

Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 3:35 pm Omaha Cowboy

Excellent. Thank you very much for the confirmation

...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:33 pm

No problem. It’s great news for sure. Like I said now if Oakview can revamp the food court and fill the Sears with a family entertainment place then it would be a big drive to bring in even more traffic. Thoughts?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:27 pm

Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:33 pm No problem. It’s great news for sure. Like I said now if Oakview can revamp the food court and fill the Sears with a family entertainment place then it would be a big drive to bring in even more traffic. Thoughts?

I pretty much agree with you. The gloom and doom crowd won’t agree, but I think Rush Market is a solid get for Oakview. A solid local company with a solid alternative way to shop..

I think the revamping of the food court is an eventual must.. The empty Sears anchor parcel, which is so close in proximity to the food court area, would be a nice place for a similar “commons area” like Westroads.. I think a family related establishment like (hold your breath and how dare I suggest it) Rainforest Cafe would be huge, HUGE for the entire Oakview Mousetrap.. No limits, go big or go home..

Oakview can reinvent itself and become highly relevant again. It just takes real commitment and a thoughtful plan/process..

It’ll be interesting to see what develops here within the next 12-24 months...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:47 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:27 pm
Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:33 pm No problem. It’s great news for sure. Like I said now if Oakview can revamp the food court and fill the Sears with a family entertainment place then it would be a big drive to bring in even more traffic. Thoughts?
I pretty much agree with you. The gloom and doom crowd won’t agree, but I think Rush Market is a solid get for Oakview. A solid local company with a solid alternative way to shop..

I think the revamping of the food court is an eventual must.. The empty Sears anchor parcel, which is so close in proximity to the food court area, would be a nice place for a similar “commons area” like Westroads.. I think a family related establishment like (hold your breath and how dare I suggest it) Rainforest Cafe would be huge, HUGE for the entire Oakview Mousetrap.. No limits, go big or go home..

Oakview can reinvent itself and become highly relevant again. It just takes real commitment and a thoughtful plan/process..

It’ll be interesting to see what develops here within the next 12-24 months...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

I totally agree.

With online shopping so preveliant nowadays, creating the need for less physical, brick-and-mortar department stores located all around town, I'm thinking they simply need to fill these excess retail bays with "ticket items" that are reveliant to today's retail landscape & scene. Not everything works well online. It is not hard to imagine department stores working well, though, because we are already used to their organized catalogues.

As far as online shopping, I almost think they should group all the department stores' links at ONE location online (like "departmentstore.com"), so you could jump into each store easy, and compare items & prices. It will also give each department store a fair, fighting, equal chance to make it in the online world.

P.S. On the important topic of plagiarism here: Notice the breaking story involving Carrie Underwood and the Nebraska singer/writer today? Its all over the news. Good for her, standing up to what CU possibly took for herself. (Or, maybe it was simply Underwood's producers, and she wasn't even aware?) That's EXACTLY why those strict laws are in place. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsspo ... -song/amp/

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:34 pm

I think Oakview should follow suit to what Gateway mall in Lincoln has which is called round 1 family entertainment center. The Sears maybe would be a good place/entrance for a food hall for Oakview. Maybe the lower level could be the entertainment center.

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:41 pm

Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:34 pm I think Oakview should follow suit to what Gateway mall in Lincoln has which is called round 1 family entertainment center. The Sears maybe would be a good place/entrance for a food hall for Oakview. Maybe the lower level could be the entertainment center.

Gateway Mall did that? Gosh, back in 2013-2014 it wasnt that way then. I wonder how it is working out?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:50 pm

RockHarbor wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:41 pm
Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:34 pm I think Oakview should follow suit to what Gateway mall in Lincoln has which is called round 1 family entertainment center. The Sears maybe would be a good place/entrance for a food hall for Oakview. Maybe the lower level could be the entertainment center.
Gateway Mall did that? Gosh, back in 2013-2014 it wasnt that way then. I wonder how it is working out?

I like the entertainment center idea. Food is central/pivotal to entice families to want to come in, eat, then stay a while. That’s why I say a family/kid and all around attractive theme eatery like Rainforest Cafe would be a perfect fit.. Now before someone comes in with a smart aleck comment- Yes, I know it’s a pipe dream.. But then again, I believe thinking big, and not dismissing anything from the table is a key ingredient to turning around the Oakview Mousetrap...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:12 pm

I'm sure the Rain Forest Cafe has been talked about before for Oak View Mall. I dont think its a "far stretch" myself. I think a special, unique attraction like that is perfect to remake Oak View as a prime Omaha destination.

A "pipe dream" is more... I would say... Wishing for that "hawt stuff", very clever song writer, from Nebraska, in the midst of a lawsuit w/ Carrie, singing her hit song "Game On" to me solo -- over some Nebraska football player.

lol

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:24 am

RockHarbor wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:41 pm
Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:34 pm I think Oakview should follow suit to what Gateway mall in Lincoln has which is called round 1 family entertainment center. The Sears maybe would be a good place/entrance for a food hall for Oakview. Maybe the lower level could be the entertainment center.
Gateway Mall did that? Gosh, back in 2013-2014 it wasnt that way then. I wonder how it is working out?

Round One at Gateway in Lincoln grand openening on Dec 15, 2018 Probably too soon to call it a success but from what my daughter says that has been there a few times as a UNL student it is pretty busy.

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:59 pm

I’ve noticed some tractors and lots of construction cones around the mall and in the parking lot nice to see the new owners of the mall are fixing up the parking lot that’s needed. I am also wondering how if Sears has been bought out already? For months they had a for sale sign on the former building and now it’s been down for a little while. now. Also the doors to the Younkers building now have a rush market coming soon sign. With the message I sent to the Oakview Facebook page last month and them saying that they have a big announcement coming soon it makes me wonder if the owners are being very tight lipped about some new behind the scene plans going on right now that are beyond the rush market moving in as an anchor.

RockHarbor · Post by **RockHarbor** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:08 pm

nebugeater wrote: Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:24 am
RockHarbor wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:41 pm
Csmac wrote: Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:34 pm I think Oakview should follow suit to what Gateway mall in Lincoln has which is called round 1 family entertainment center. The Sears maybe would be a good place/entrance for a food hall for Oakview. Maybe the lower level could be the entertainment center.
Gateway Mall did that? Gosh, back in 2013-2014 it wasnt that way then. I wonder how it is working out?
Round One at Gateway in Lincoln grand openening on Dec 15, 2018 Probably too soon to call it a success but from what my daughter says that has been there a few times as a UNL student it is pretty busy.

Thats cool! I had no idea. Last time I was in Gateway Mall was about 5 years ago...

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:08 pm

Csmac wrote: Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:59 pm I’ve noticed some tractors and lots of construction cones around the mall and in the parking lot nice to see the new owners of the mall are fixing up the parking lot that’s needed. I am also wondering how if Sears has been bought out already? For months they had a for sale sign on the former building and now it’s been down for a little while. now. Also the doors to the Younkers building now have a rush market coming soon sign. With the message I sent to the Oakview Facebook page last month and them saying that they have a big announcement coming soon it makes me wonder if the owners are being very tight lipped about some new behind the scene plans going on right now that are beyond the rush market moving in as an anchor.

I’ve noticed this as well..

There’s definitely things churning in the Oakview Mall area of the Mousetrap..

I’m hoping we hear more official announcements before the end of Summer...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:06 am

It looks like the Rush Market opens this Thursday the 25th. They have a private event that went on for members. Apparently there was a big turn up. On Oakview FB page it said there will be more announcements for the mall coming soon. It will be interesting to see what happens. Maybe a new food court/entertainment center in the forner sears or another anchor.

bigredmed1 · Post by **bigredmed1** » Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:03 am

Did Rush Market leave 114th and Dodge?

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:33 am

bigredmed1 wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:03 am Did Rush Market leave 114th and Dodge?

Not sure on that but the one on West Center closed

bigredmed1 · Post by **bigredmed1** » Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:06 am

Drove by there on an errand and the previous sign is gone. They must have closed the 114th location.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:48 pm

Csmac wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:06 am It looks like the Rush Market opens this Thursday the 25th. They have a private event that went on for members. Apparently there was a big turn up. On Oakview FB page it said there will be more announcements for the mall coming soon. It will be interesting to see what happens. Maybe a new food court/entertainment center in the forner sears or another anchor.

This is some nice news for the mall component of the Oakview Mousetrap. It’ll be interesting to hear what new announcements are on the horizon...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Csmac · Post by **Csmac** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:57 pm

Just found out that a restaurant/fast food called Grubbz which is a family owned restaurant will be moving in to the food court August 9. They offer hot wings, meatball subs and more.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 3:40 pm

Csmac wrote: Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:57 pm Just found out that a restaurant/fast food called Grubbz which is a family owned restaurant will be moving in to the food court August 9. They offer hot wings, meatball subs and more.

https://www.facebook.com/GrubbzKitchen