Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I agree with having the library on the riverfront - hopefully something with architectural significance along with a née children’s museum.
For what it’s worth I have been hearing an 18-20 story bldg is close to being announced for the currently library site. (The source is someone who should be “in the know”). That is too prime of a spot to not have a significant structure on it.
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I agree with having the library on the riverfront - hopefully something with architectural significance along with a née children’s museum.
For what it’s worth I have been hearing an 18-20 story bldg is close to being announced for the currently library site. (The source is someone who should be “in the know”). That is too prime of a spot to not have a significant structure on it.
Nice....do you know or can you say if it is residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc?
Interesting idea that the library could be placed near the luminarium or in a developed Lot A. It brings up another really interesting idea (sorry, this is a major side tangent).
Connectivity to the riverfront is lacking, and part of this is due to 480. I’m still on the high horse saying that 480 should be eliminated downtown, the connectors to the bridge can be dodge and Douglas, and the leftover space in the rest of downtown can still become a boulevard with a linear park. Maybe something taking inspiration from Champ Elysees in Paris. Of course, unless we acquire federal money for this (and the north freeway) it will never happen.
buildomaha wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:53 pm
Interesting idea that the library could be placed near the luminarium or in a developed Lot A. It brings up another really interesting idea
It’s a vision and a thought that’s popped into my head recently and the more I think about it, the more I like the idea.. One would feed off the other.. What better way to fuel a world class information destination like our downtown library, then with the connectivity of our world class, soon to be completed Luminarium Science Museum..
Just imagine people old and young, not only coming to the downtown core to eat and be entertained, but to learn and be equally informed as well..It gives people more reasons to visit and enjoy downtown..
I love the concept. Just wonder about it’s feasibility…
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I agree with having the library on the riverfront - hopefully something with architectural significance along with a née children’s museum.
For what it’s worth I have been hearing an 18-20 story bldg is close to being announced for the currently library site. (The source is someone who should be “in the know”). That is too prime of a spot to not have a significant structure on it.
Nice....do you know or can you say if it is residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc?
My understanding is it will be offices. Also, the largest amount of space in the bldg is for a company that is already in the Omaha market with people spread out in multiple locations. they also want to be able to put their logo on the bldg. We shall see. Hope it’s true.
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I agree with having the library on the riverfront - hopefully something with architectural significance along with a née children’s museum.
For what it’s worth I have been hearing an 18-20 story bldg is close to being announced for the currently library site. (The source is someone who should be “in the know”). That is too prime of a spot to not have a significant structure on it.
Nice....do you know or can you say if it is residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc?
My understanding is it will be offices. Also, the largest amount of space in the bldg is for a company that is already in the Omaha market with people spread out in multiple locations. they also want to be able to put their logo on the bldg. We shall see. Hope it’s true.
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I agree with having the library on the riverfront - hopefully something with architectural significance along with a née children’s museum.
For what it’s worth I have been hearing an 18-20 story bldg is close to being announced for the currently library site. (The source is someone who should be “in the know”). That is too prime of a spot to not have a significant structure on it.
Nice....do you know or can you say if it is residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc?
My understanding is it will be offices. Also, the largest amount of space in the bldg is for a company that is already in the Omaha market with people spread out in multiple locations. they also want to be able to put their logo on the bldg. We shall see. Hope it’s true.
First Data?
Highly doubtful. Not impossible, but I’d say less than a 5% chance Fiserv (formerly First Data) moves a significant part of their Omaha operation downtown..
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I agree with having the library on the riverfront - hopefully something with architectural significance along with a née children’s museum.
For what it’s worth I have been hearing an 18-20 story bldg is close to being announced for the currently library site. (The source is someone who should be “in the know”). That is too prime of a spot to not have a significant structure on it.
Nice....do you know or can you say if it is residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc?
My understanding is it will be offices. Also, the largest amount of space in the bldg is for a company that is already in the Omaha market with people spread out in multiple locations. they also want to be able to put their logo on the bldg. We shall see. Hope it’s true.
First Data?
Highly doubtful. Not impossible, but I’d say less than a 5% chance Fiserv (formerly First Data) moves a significant part of their Omaha operation downtown..
But, we’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
Thanks for the insight! Do you know what companies might fit that description?
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Pleasantly surprised I’d be- (my attempt at Yoda speak today)..As this was not in the First Data DNA..but I forget even though they retained the FD CEO Frank Bisangamo, they were bought by Fiserv and have a different board of directors..and perhaps a different business model and philosophy..
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:06 am
I believe the plan is still to have like a 10-12 story office tower on the current library site. I would love to see the new library remain around the GLM, as there are lots of surface lots. Something like a 4 story building with a rooftop terrace on NW corner of 10th and Harney.
It would be disappointing if the downtown library was razed and only a 10-12 story building took its place on the site property. There has been the idea also of a signature high rise built at this location as well..
But IF the library is razed and we only get a low rise development, we’ll take what we can get ..
I also agree and feel a new library location would be best served along the Riverfront Redevelopment area.. Perhaps even on land relatively close to the Luminarium Science Museum..but I don’t know if the lay of the land would make that possible. But I think it would be great for “dotted line” connectivity..
I don’t know if the Civic site is the best landing spot for the library..
We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This would be fantastic if it were to happen. I now remember you mentioning this maybe a year ago in this thread when we were addressing potential developments which would pop up due to the Riverfront Redevelopment plan.. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this..
I have this vision of connectivity between our new world-class Luminarium Science Museum and our potential new downtown library.. I believe there can be mutual benefits here..I’d love to perhaps see our library constructed in close proximity to the museum..I need to Knock around there and survey the lay of the land and see if that idea is even possible..
If not, regardless, yes- a newly constructed downtown library should be located somewhere along the Riverfront parks area..it would be a natural fit…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
I agree with having the library on the riverfront - hopefully something with architectural significance along with a née children’s museum.
For what it’s worth I have been hearing an 18-20 story bldg is close to being announced for the currently library site. (The source is someone who should be “in the know”). That is too prime of a spot to not have a significant structure on it.
Nice....do you know or can you say if it is residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc?
My understanding is it will be offices. Also, the largest amount of space in the bldg is for a company that is already in the Omaha market with people spread out in multiple locations. they also want to be able to put their logo on the bldg. We shall see. Hope it’s true.
First Data?
Highly doubtful. Not impossible, but I’d say less than a 5% chance Fiserv (formerly First Data) moves a significant part of their Omaha operation downtown..
But, we’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
Thanks for the insight! Do you know what companies might fit that description?
We’ll wait and see on this Fiserv possibility on the wings of OmahaJaysCU’s last post …
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Pleasantly surprised I’d be- (my attempt at Yoda speak today)..As this was not in the First Data DNA..but I forget even though they retained the FD CEO Frank Bisangamo, they were bought by Fiserv and have a different board of directors..and perhaps a different business model and philosophy..
I’ll be very happy to be wrong if this happens ..
For the record, I did give them a 5% chance …
Ciao..LiO…Peace
my bet is placed on fiserv also. They won’t move any of the card production but they have a lot of office work spread around. I think we will hear something relatively soon.
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Pleasantly surprised I’d be- (my attempt at Yoda speak today)..As this was not in the First Data DNA..but I forget even though they retained the FD CEO Frank Bisangamo, they were bought by Fiserv and have a different board of directors..and perhaps a different business model and philosophy..
I’ll be very happy to be wrong if this happens ..
For the record, I did give them a 5% chance …
Ciao..LiO…Peace
my bet is placed on fiserv also. They won’t move any of the card production but they have a lot of office work spread around. I think we will hear something relatively soon.
Fingers crossed we hear something soon..
As opposed to the “60-90 Days” running joke we have on the forum …
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Given your track record of almost always being right, I’m gonna give this a +1
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Are you going to give a thumbs up or down to guesses? By the way, is it an employer already in Omaha? If so, I am throwing it out there, medical solutions.
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Are you going to give a thumbs up or down to guesses? By the way, is it an employer already in Omaha? If so, I am throwing it out there, medical solutions.
I think OmahaJays is suggesting it will be Fiserv/First Data.
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Are you going to give a thumbs up or down to guesses? By the way, is it an employer already in Omaha? If so, I am throwing it out there, medical solutions.
I think OmahaJays is suggesting it will be Fiserv/First Data.
Oh ok, that went over my head. If that's the case, than cool. It would be a huge pickup for downtown.
OmahaJaysCU wrote: Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:03 pm
You guys who keep repeatedly stating Fiserv isn’t moving downtown are going to be very pleasantly surprised when this is announced. Look forward to being able to say I told you so
Are you going to give a thumbs up or down to guesses? By the way, is it an employer already in Omaha? If so, I am throwing it out there, medical solutions.
I think OmahaJays is suggesting it will be Fiserv/First Data.
Oh ok, that went over my head. If that's the case, than cool. It would be a huge pickup for downtown.
It definitely would consolidate and center a number of employees currently working in multiple offices spaces throughout Omaha. It seemed like this was perfectly fine when it was First Data.. Now that Fiserv has bought the company, if what we’re hearing here is true, their board of directors has a different business model/plan..
And yes- this would be a huge corporate commitment for our downtown core…
It definitely would consolidate and center a number of employees currently working in multiple offices spaces throughout Omaha. It seemed like this was perfectly fine when it was First Data.. Now that Fiserv has bought the company, if what we’re hearing here is true, their board of directors has a different business model/plan..
And yes- this would be a huge corporate commitment for our downtown core…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
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And the tower, if it does get built and is 18-20 stories like jjjjhskr has heard, would most likely be at least 300 ft tall. So a skyline changer too.
It definitely would consolidate and center a number of employees currently working in multiple offices spaces throughout Omaha. It seemed like this was perfectly fine when it was First Data.. Now that Fiserv has bought the company, if what we’re hearing here is true, their board of directors has a different business model/plan..
And yes- this would be a huge corporate commitment for our downtown core…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
And the tower, if it does get built and is 18-20 stories like jjjjhskr has heard, would most likely be at least 300 ft tall. So a skyline changer too.
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That would be a fantastic addition..
Now If we could just get the UP (Lanoha) site property squared away and developed- right now it looks like a baseball field…
It definitely would consolidate and center a number of employees currently working in multiple offices spaces throughout Omaha. It seemed like this was perfectly fine when it was First Data.. Now that Fiserv has bought the company, if what we’re hearing here is true, their board of directors has a different business model/plan..
And yes- this would be a huge corporate commitment for our downtown core…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
And the tower, if it does get built and is 18-20 stories like jjjjhskr has heard, would most likely be at least 300 ft tall. So a skyline changer too.
That would be a fantastic addition..
Now If we could just get the UP (Lanoha) site property squared away and developed- right now it looks like a baseball field…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
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Although, looking at Fiserve's current buildings, high rise doesn't seem to be much in their DNA either.
Maybe they have bigger plans for a flagship office or Omaha in general?
Athmosfere- That is a good and interesting thought. Fiserv May very well have different plans for their Omaha operation than anything prior..and I’d think that is certainly the case if they actually do consolidate part of their operations in the downtown core..and actually do so within a new high rise office..
Athomsfere wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:46 am
Although, looking at Fiserve's current buildings, high rise doesn't seem to be much in their DNA either.
Maybe they have bigger plans for a flagship office or Omaha in general?
From what I could see though, Fiserv doesn't really have any corporate offices in an urban core (except Jersey City) like they would in Omaha. And Omaha is one of their top featured locations on their site....just 3 spots behind their HQ.
Athomsfere wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:46 am
Although, looking at Fiserve's current buildings, high rise doesn't seem to be much in their DNA either.
Maybe they have bigger plans for a flagship office or Omaha in general?
From what I could see though, Fiserv doesn't really have any corporate offices in an urban core (except Jersey City) like they would in Omaha. And Omaha is one of their top featured locations on their site....just 3 spots behind their HQ.
I think it's important to remember that Fiserv has 4000 employees in Omaha. They could consolidate several hundred in their operation downtown and retain much of their suburban presence in the process. There are definitely departments within companies like Fiserv that could benefit from a downtown location when it comes to recruiting talent for particular types of positions.
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:09 am
Athmosfere- That is a good and interesting thought. Fiserv May very well have different plans for their Omaha operation than anything prior..and I’d think that is certainly the case if they actually do consolidate part of their operations in the downtown core..and actually do so within a new high rise office..
Time will tell on this. We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
Thinking on it more, mabe Omaha really is starting to live up to the Silicon Prairie name. Having the marquee for something like Clover in the same area as Toast, LinkedIn in an area closed to Google and Facebooks data centers might have an effect. Without paying Bay or Austin taxes lol.
A VP at NAI NP Dodge confirmed to me the rumors that jjjjhskr and OmahaJays had mentioned. I specifically asked about:
- 18-20 story tower on the library site
- Fiserv as the anchor tenant
- Fiserv takes up about 10 stories
Thought I'd add a little more fuel to the fire lol
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Doctor Fate wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:09 pm
A VP at NAI NP Dodge confirmed to me the rumors that jjjjhskr and OmahaJays had mentioned. I specifically asked about:
- 18-20 story tower on the library site
- Fiserv as the anchor tenant
- Fiserv takes up about 10 stories
Thought I'd add a little more fuel for the fire lol
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:09 am
Athmosfere- That is a good and interesting thought. Fiserv May very well have different plans for their Omaha operation than anything prior..and I’d think that is certainly the case if they actually do consolidate part of their operations in the downtown core..and actually do so within a new high rise office..
Time will tell on this. We’ll see…
Ciao..LiO…Peace
Thinking on it more, mabe Omaha really is starting to live up to the Silicon Prairie name. Having the marquee for something like Clover in the same area as Toast, LinkedIn in an area closed to Google and Facebooks data centers might have an effect. Without paying Bay or Austin taxes lol.
Now you’re speaking and it’s music to my ears..
I feel like this is likely what’s going on- and add in the Tech environment within Millwork Commons in North Downtown, it would make a Fiserv move into the downtown core an attractive place to be..and as ita intimated, with Fiserv having 4000 (actually closer to 5000) employees in metro Omaha, several thousand employees could base in the downtown core, while maintaining a significant number in its more traditional suburban locales..
And let’s face it, living in Omaha is definitely less painful than living in San Francisco and now Austin as well.. Even the North Carolina Triangle area is becoming more congested..Omaha is a breath of fresh air for popular tech centric companies to hang a shingle..and never discount the convenience and excellent Airport/airport service from and to Omaha.. It’s less painful to travel here too..
And in addition, if Fiserv makes this bold move into our downtown core, don’t think other businesses nationally and globally won’t take notice..
This could be a HUGE win-win for Omaha..as it looks to expand its seat within the national and global business table…
Doctor Fate wrote: Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:09 pm
A VP at NAI NP Dodge confirmed to me the rumors that jjjjhskr and OmahaJays had mentioned. I specifically asked about:
- 18-20 story tower on the library site
- Fiserv as the anchor tenant
- Fiserv takes up about 10 stories
Thought I'd add a little more fuel for the fire lol
I will try not to get my hopes up... And I think its all so enticing!
But I can only imagine too, if 4k jobs are added downtown, some X percentage will fill in the vacant apartments (Not that I really think there are any living here myself).
So maybe, a Wall Street type infill will finally happen.
Been a pretty good day for announcements (Joslyn) and a pretty good year overall (Luminarium) for development. Who wants to bet that will be hearing about one more (Fiserv Tower) in the next few days or weeks? We can only hope.
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:41 pm
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This was the plan as of a year ago. There were some initial architecture massing studies done. 90% sure Fiserv/First Data was the interested party. Who knows what's been happening since then. The nebraska state office building / kiewit conference center will be the target after this, and any other empty block nearby after that.
The riverfront / GLM plan has always been about spurring downtown development, through public infrastructure improvements (parks are infrastructure). The park designers (OJB) built Klyde Warren park in Dallas, and this was the result to the surrounding area.
So while Omahacritic laments the pace of construction, the lack of design "vision" or waxes poetic about the merits of grass varieties / dog park maintenance... (this comment is just too silly not to repost. True visionary.)
Omahacritic wrote: Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:33 pm
The Mall ... First, plant Bentgrass, or a hybrid Bermuda. not Rye or Blugrass. A pavilion/stage? No.
Dog Park? While I like the concept, I question if it would really be worthwhile. Most Dog Parks are big. They are easily over 1/3 to 1/2 of a city block. They also become rutted and quickly are just dirt and weeds. Right idea, wrong place? And I’m a dog person!
Heat the sidewalks when it snows. Keep the salt/brine out.
...It seems the rest of the project team has been focused on the real goal of the project, what comes after the park.
Doctor Fate wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:41 pm
I was told an office building on the library site of 10-12 stories and the block east of the library they were hoping for a significant residential high rise of over 300 ft. That is what MECA EVP told me. They said that the residential high rise was taken out of renderings while they wait and see how other residential developments do but that the views on all sides would be a major draw for any high rise build on that location.
This was the plan as of a year ago. There were some initial architecture massing studies done. 90% sure Fiserv/First Data was the interested party. Who knows what's been happening since then. The nebraska state office building / kiewit conference center will be the target after this, and any other empty block nearby after that.
The riverfront / GLM plan has always been about spurring downtown development, through public infrastructure improvements (parks are infrastructure). The park designers (OJB) built Klyde Warren park in Dallas, and this was the result to the surrounding area.
Yeah, I was told that a year ago. However now, as several of the posts the last couple days on this thread indicate, we have an idea of what may be coming. Potentially an 18-20 story tower with the anchor tenant being Fiserv, who would take up 10 stories or so.
Chungus wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 5:18 pm
The riverfront / GLM plan has always been about spurring downtown development, through public infrastructure improvements (parks are infrastructure). The park designers (OJB) built Klyde Warren park in Dallas, and this was the result to the surrounding area.
So while Omahacritic laments the pace of construction, the lack of design "vision" or waxes poetic about the merits of grass varieties / dog park maintenance... (this comment is just too silly not to repost. True visionary.)
...It seems the rest of the project team has been focused on the real goal of the project, what comes after the park.
That’s exactly correct..and what most all of us have been discussing on this forum thread for several years now. I’ve read that article about Klyde Warren Park in Dallas..and it’s been a fantastic success..
As it relates to our former contrarian “critic”, he hasn’t been seen on this forum since election night eve- November/2020.. I believe his litany of posts on this topic throughout the body of the 2020 pandemic were therapeutic for him..but at some point, he realized compiling nonsense upon nonsense was not a good look..and eventually jumped the shark. Good for him and good for the forum..
In any case, it’d be great to hear an announcement on this potential Fiserv/high rise plan before the end of August…
You can probably tell I'm pretty hyped about this tower rumor for the library site haha. If it does happen, what type of architecture or look do you think the tower should have?
I think it would be pretty cool to have a building like the H&R Block headquarters in KC. We don't have any oval shaped towers in Omaha and it might bring some nice diversity to the skyline.
H&R_Block_Headquarters_Kansas_City.jpg
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