The Limelight (16th and Harney)

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:19 pm

I always dig a little deeper into a firms web server in the hopes of finding something now accessible via their web page. In most cases I come up empty... but not in this one!

Note the 16th Street Market sign. These guys appear to really be interesting in reinvigorating 16th street retail.

Zephyr · Post by **Zephyr** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:25 pm

Nice find, Jeff! That will certainly be an outstanding and much needed addition to 16th Street! Here's a good before/after comparison:

edsas · Post by **edsas** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:26 pm

Fantastic looking building. What's the probability on this, Jeff?

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:28 pm

I have no idea... but given the developer is coming all the way from Seattle... they must be serious. I would have to assume that we're going to hear something from the World Herald eventually... on both of these projects.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:44 pm

Maybe we can get our long awaited DT gocery store. This would be a good location because it's right by the Opheum Tower, Regis, Kennsington, and centrally located DT not far from other residences. What is in that building now.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:16 pm

Hey, Great find, Jeff! The first rendering was great, but it's really nice to see this one in greater detail.

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 2:38 am

This project, to me, has just fantastic appeal. The before and after rendering is unbelievable. What an improvement. Does anyone know? Did this building use to house a dinner theater? More specifically I am wondering if this was the upstairs dinner theater.

SBNathan · Post by **SBNathan** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:03 am

THE DISTRICT (Lerner Building - 16th and Harney)

from what i understand, the building has approximately 9,000 square feet of retail / commercial space available for development on the 1st floor.

anybody have specific ideas or recommendations on what kind of tenant they'd like to see there?

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:34 am

This is old news

. We have a thread dedicated to this. I don't know where it's at and am too lazy to look it up right now. Jeff or Omaha Cowboy would more than happy to redirect you.

Thanks for posting though...I wasn't trying to be mean or anything, man. Keep on posting I hope that thread can help you out.

Raraavis · Post by **Raraavis** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:39 pm

Why are we going to this new one thread for each project |expletive|. I find it extremely annoying to have to go to page 14 of a thread to see if there is any new news. I understand if a new announcement is made you want to keep the initial discussion in one thread but if someone wants to start a new discussion let them! It is not like this board is being overwhelmed with new threads.

SBNathan · Post by **SBNathan** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:31 pm

i should have been more descriptive in my original post. let me clarify some things. i am working with the developer (Heritage) on this project. we are currently evaluating possible retail tenants.

that being said - what specific tenants would the readers of this message board like to see in that building?

thank you.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:40 pm

I would love to have a Panera Bread.

FatGuy · Post by **FatGuy** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:46 pm

Jimmy Johns

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:51 pm

I sure wish someone was working harder to get national retailers for downtown (i.e. The Gap). Keep the Old Market with non-national retailers but start a retail corridor on 16th.

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:54 pm

urban outfitters! ugh...if only...

Whale Shark · Post by **Whale Shark** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:34 pm

I'll second a urban outfitters and add Doozy's. Best subs ever.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:55 pm

A Birkenstocks store would be really cool at that location.

omahastylee459 · Post by **omahastylee459** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:56 pm

also, probably not in this location, but somewhere near the old market, i think there should be a hookah lounge, it would probably get really good business. I have been to one in a different city and they are fun places to socialize.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:59 pm

Thats a really good idea, stylee.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:16 pm

urban outfitters
trader joe's (grocery store)

ikea.

redfield · Post by **redfield** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:42 am

A grocery store........WITH TWO FLOORS OF CONDOS ABOVE!!!!!!

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:03 am

Planet Hollywood or Hard Rock Café

Harpoon · Post by **Harpoon** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:00 am

I would love to see a Razzoo's go in there... one of the best restaurants around... if only we were in Ft Worth.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:35 pm

In the future, if anyone has a complaint, 'annoyance', or idea regarding this forum..

I would appreciate you PM'ing both Jeff (jhuston) and I..As opposed to submitting a post in a discussion thread..

Thanks!..

Now back to topic as this thread stays open for business

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..Ciao..LiO....Peace

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 4:33 pm

I certainly would LOVE to see more national retailers open up downtown, i.e. Gap, Urban Outfitters, J. Crew, etc. If it were a destination retailer people would drive from other areas to shop there, not to mention people who already live downtown. It's one of those situations where someone just needs to get some balls and "take the leap."

And, of course I would love to see a Jimmy Johns downtown that could serve downtown/Old Market and Creighton. I heard from someone who knows the guy that openened the Jimmy Johns at 72nd and Dodge, that he plans on opening EIGHT more JJ's in the Omaha metro. I think he realized how underserved Omaha was, and how RIDICULOUS it was that we didn't have any.

Anyway, as far as the entrance of national chains into our downtown market, I think 16th Street and it's "intersectors" would be the best choice. However, as downtown fills in, and the "border" between the Old Market and Downtown becomes less apparent, I think stores like Gap, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, etc. would be very successful, and appropriate on the "perifery" of the Old Market.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 4:54 pm

And, Mike, speaking of hookahs, I definitely agree that Omaha needs a few nice hookah lounges. I don't know if you know this, but Ahmed's in the Old Market has hookas, and you can buy them and their accessories/supplies at the Tobacconist, also in the Old Market. I'm sure other places sell them, too. I actually just had a party last night and we broke out my hookah. The tobacco was Arabic Coffee flavored. Mmmmmmm.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:40 pm

Virgin Mega Store

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 11:41 pm

^^^Have you been to the one is san fransisco? That place is insane.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 11:45 pm

Linkin5 wrote:^^^Have you been to the one is san fransisco? That place is insane.

Actually no, the only one I’ve been in was in Denver. That one was actually impressive I can’t imagine the sisco one.
Maybe it would be a better fit for Northtown anyways.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:26 am

I thought this building was 2 stories, if so, why not an urban best buy!

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:54 am

How about an Apple Store

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:02 am

or how about an alienware outlet

Harpoon · Post by **Harpoon** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:55 am

How about my office?

Finn · Post by **Finn** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:25 pm

Bring in Baja Fresh or Potbelly Sandwhich Works! Maybe a Gold's Gym!

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:36 pm

We could really use a drug store. Losing Walgreens really hurt.

Locke · Post by **Locke** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:49 pm

A few suggestions:

Dean and Deluca
Cosi
White House Black Market
Zara

You know, something nice.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:17 pm

Locke wrote:A few suggestions:

Dean and Deluca
Cosi
White House Black Market
Zara

You know, something nice.

I agree. Something nice would be nice for 16th Street

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And sorry about that SBNathan I was unaware of your proximity to this project and thanks for asking us forumers what we would like. It really shows you care what we want.

Calibraskan · Post by **Calibraskan** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:14 am

I'll second:
An Apple Store, Dean & Deluca, J.Crew, maybe Borders...It would be great if it could be something that is open LATE to help build/sustain the after hours crowd.
Obviously a pharmacy and grocery store are needed for DT residents.

NOT:Urban Outfitters: Mostly overpriced |expletive|....the ambiance is cool but a lot of the merchandise is poor quality- ripping off 'grunge' wanabees. Put one of these in Crossroads!
Virgin Megastores: They may still be going strong in very high pedestrian markets like N.Y. or S.F., but I've heard elsewhere, like most record stores, they are in trouble. The one in L.A. is a shadow of its former glory....now usually EMPTY.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:51 am

Borders would be a great idea! I mean Borders can be a pretty nice place to hang out for a young professional living downtown (as opposed to hitting the clubs and bars every night). It would actually fit the property well if they made it similar to the one on 72nd and Dodge (layout wise).

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:52 am

I was just going to say, while virtually all of the ideas I've heard here thus far seem like a really far stretch... a bookstore seems like one which might just fly.