Millwork Commons

[ita]

It looks like there is a more up to date brochure on this web page.

https://www.crexi.com/lease/widgets/86/ ... the-ashton

Thanks for pointing that out. Your link wasn't working, but I found it here, just got to click on the brochure:

https://www.crexi.com/lease/properties/ ... AYQAvD_BwE

The office is largely the same from the other flyer I found, but the residential is going bigger with the addition of the Dizzy Mule on the Disbrow block. 139 apartments, studio to 2 bed with 9k sq. ft. of retail, though the 13th and Nicholas residential project is down 50 units from the older flyer.

[ita]

Based on BIGO88's Intel, I wanted to share this update on the millwork commons park. Try are getting a skate spot:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... e=timeline

[ita]

So the park is almost done. They are having an Open House next Saturday to showcase it.

[Louie]

So the park is almost done. They are having an Open House next Saturday to showcase it.

Were you up on the roof today?

[ita]

So the park is almost done. They are having an Open House next Saturday to showcase it.

Were you up on the roof today?

Haha, I pulled it from Facebook. Someone took it from the roof of the Ashton.

[nativeomahan]

Has none here spent time at this development? I’m curious as to your impressions. Will this attract tourists?

[Jins123]

Has none here spent time at this development? I’m curious as to your impressions. Will this attract tourists?

I loved having Kros Strain and Archetype Coffee there. The green space and skate park are great additions too. It’s gonna grow more obviously with the apartments and other housing there. I wonder how it’ll do with the tourists. It’s tucked away back there.

[Brad]

Has none here spent time at this development? I’m curious as to your impressions. Will this attract tourists?

I loved having Kros Strain and Archetype Coffee there. The green space and skate park are great additions too. It’s gonna grow more obviously with the apartments and other housing there. I wonder how it’ll do with the tourists. It’s tucked away back there.

It has more of a live/work feel than a tourist spot.

[OutoftheCanyon]

Once more of this gets built I see tourists gladly coming over but before then I agree it is more of a live work space.

Most of the new builds will have ground floor retail.

[Brad]

Once more of this gets built I see tourists gladly coming over but before then I agree it is more of a live work space.

Most of the new builds will have ground floor retail.

Wow, thanks for the rendering. That's quite the building west of the Mastercraft!

[Garrett]

Once more of this gets built I see tourists gladly coming over but before then I agree it is more of a live work space.

Most of the new builds will have ground floor retail.

I could see it becoming a good hangout spot during the CWS

[Louie]

Has none here spent time at this development? I’m curious as to your impressions. Will this attract tourists?

I loved having Kros Strain and Archetype Coffee there. The green space and skate park are great additions too. It’s gonna grow more obviously with the apartments and other housing there. I wonder how it’ll do with the tourists. It’s tucked away back there.

It has more of a live/work feel than a tourist spot.

Having spent some time working there over the past few months, this is the correct assessment. Though as more projects go vertical here that may change.

[BIGO88]

I have driven by the last few nights and the park has been packed with people skating and playing basketball. Think it’s one of the few skate parks that are lit up at night.

[ita]

Millwork Commons district grows with park and more in north downtown

Cindy Gonzalez
Much has been done in the three years since a $300 million plan launched to turn a forgotten downtown industrial tract into an around-the-clock neighborhood for techies and innovative types.

This weekend, the Millwork Commons district near 13th and Nicholas Streets will showcase its latest piece: the just-finished Millwork Park featuring a skateboard spot, performing area and more.

Saturday’s celebration comes as developers of the 50-acre district prepare to build their next wave — more new housing, more retail space and a new multistory office headquarters.

Documents recently submitted to the City of Omaha signal that an office complex could rise on vacant land west of the district’s Mastercraft Building, which is at 1111 N. 13th St.

Paul Smith, who is leading Millwork Commons efforts along with wife Annette and their Black Dog Management, said his team is working with a potential anchor employer for that office facility. He said confidentiality agreements prohibit disclosing further details.

Other upcoming projects slated for the neighborhood come with names like Dizzy Mule apartments and the Disbrow office building — names that nod to the history of an area that was once home to a mule barn, millworkers and furniture makers.

We have been speculating on possible tenants of a high rise at Lanoha; what about a midrise office building in Millwork Commons? Any guesses? Renderings from the brochure indicate a 7-9 story office building, but it might just end up being a 5 story.



So, the Dizzy Mule concept is headed by Bluestone and it is part of the Disbrow Block. $30 million, 5 stories, 172 units, 18k retail. Construction to start next summer. The existing buildings will be converted to office/retail. Here's the page pulled from the most recent brochure (looks like they just updated it):

[Garrett]

It's great to finally see this area come to life. I remember being shocked a few years ago at the older warehouse buildings up there, and wondering if the corridor would see life.

[ita]

It's great to finally see this area come to life. I remember being shocked a few years ago at the older warehouse buildings up there, and wondering if the corridor would see life.

Agreed. I would come up here to visit the OMLB office in the North Makerhood and just figured this area would stay abandoned, despite what was happening at the Mastercraft. Anyway, this is my favorite district because of its proximity to existing start-up and art hubs. I am really interested see what Kiewit Foundation does with the adjacent North Makerhood. It's been a slow process, but it has some anchor establishments in the district now, like Bench and OMLB/MCC, that should lead to more of those buildings being occupied by other interesting tenants.

[BIGO88]

New Mural that just went up in the Millwork area.

[nebraska]

If murals are interesting to you, I have started documenting them around the Omaha metro: https://twitter.com/metro_murals. I have three from the Millworks area already posted.

[iamjacobm]

I went through here today and everything is looking great. People were out skating, great asset for the area and I could see a skate shop taking some retail space here. The new apartments have a big presence too.

One nitpick, no meters on the street parking that I noticed. Maybe they are coming later or planning on doing more a more centralized box. I hope they are planning on including them as the area builds out.

[Brad]

New park turned out great!

[Louie]

Looking forward to seeing this in the spring (and GLM, too) when the trees are leafed out.

[Omaha Cowboy]

New park turned out great!

This is going to look great in the late spring, summer and fall months..

Nice pic update as always Brad …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Coyote]

Installation goes up at millwork commons as part of autism awareness month festival



Installation goes up at millwork commons as part of autism awareness month festival

[Brad]

Coneflower Creamery is opening a second location in Millwork Commons.

ANNNNNND the big announcement!!!! DRUM ROLL PLEASE
@millworkcommons here we come! We are so excited to announce our second scoop shop, located in the Ashton Building. This historic space will give us plenty of elbow room to create even more Farm to Cone ice cream. We are thrilled to be a part of the growth and creativity of the neighborhood - stay tuned for updates!

[Coyote]

Common Senses Festival: Orchid at Millwork Commons
April 16, 2022 to August 31, 2022
1111 North 13th Street Omaha

Guests are invited to interact with Orchid, part of an on-going research project designing technology-embedded multi-sensory environments. Common Senses is a month-long multi-faceted, sensory-friendly festival that is inclusive to everyone in the community; a complete listing of events can be found on the KANEKO website.

[iamjacobm]

Millwork Commons district grows with park and more in north downtown

Cindy Gonzalez
Much has been done in the three years since a $300 million plan launched to turn a forgotten downtown industrial tract into an around-the-clock neighborhood for techies and innovative types.

This weekend, the Millwork Commons district near 13th and Nicholas Streets will showcase its latest piece: the just-finished Millwork Park featuring a skateboard spot, performing area and more.

Saturday’s celebration comes as developers of the 50-acre district prepare to build their next wave — more new housing, more retail space and a new multistory office headquarters.

Documents recently submitted to the City of Omaha signal that an office complex could rise on vacant land west of the district’s Mastercraft Building, which is at 1111 N. 13th St.

Paul Smith, who is leading Millwork Commons efforts along with wife Annette and their Black Dog Management, said his team is working with a potential anchor employer for that office facility. He said confidentiality agreements prohibit disclosing further details.

Other upcoming projects slated for the neighborhood come with names like Dizzy Mule apartments and the Disbrow office building — names that nod to the history of an area that was once home to a mule barn, millworkers and furniture makers.

We have been speculating on possible tenants of a high rise at Lanoha; what about a midrise office building in Millwork Commons? Any guesses? Renderings from the brochure indicate a 7-9 story office building, but it might just end up being a 5 story.



So, the Dizzy Mule concept is headed by Bluestone and it is part of the Disbrow Block. $30 million, 5 stories, 172 units, 18k retail. Construction to start next summer. The existing buildings will be converted to office/retail. Here's the page pulled from the most recent brochure (looks like they just updated it):

Dizzy Mule TIF request before the planning board next week, no docs until the end of the week.

[Doctor Fate]

Dizzy Mule TIF request before the planning board next week, no docs until the end of the week.

Is this where the rumored potential office tenant for Millwork Commons would be? I think I remember the rumor being like 1,000 employees....

[iamjacobm]

Dizzy Mule TIF request before the planning board next week, no docs until the end of the week.

Is this where the rumored potential office tenant for Millwork Commons would be? I think I remember the rumor being like 1,000 employees....

Will need to confirm when the planning board docs are posted, but I believe it is just residential and retail space on this block. Tried to get the angle close.

[GetUrban]

That’s exactly what the area needs. Nice density and mixed uses.

[Brad]

Dang that looks good. Can't wait to see renovations and construction get underway!

[TitosBuritoBarn]

This is perfect.

[Brad]

Will need to confirm when the planning board docs are posted, but I believe it is just residential and retail space on this block. Tried to get the angle close.

https://planning.cityofomaha.org/images ... May/03.pdf

The project will result in a single L-shaped mixed use building. The existing historic building will
be rehabilitated, and large new additions of five stories constructed attached to the east and west
sides of the building. The existing shed will be demolished. While the development will function
as a single building, it is designed to look like six individual buildings. The first floor includes about
18,000 square feet of commercial space, two parking garages, and amenity space for the
residential units. There will be about 172 market rate apartment units on the upper floors. An
alley will be developed and improved within the block to serve as a pedestrian space.

The Developer is Dizzy Mule, LLC., jointly owned by Black Dog Management, LLC, managed by
Paul G. Smith, and Bluestone Development, managed by Debra and Christian Christensen.
The applicant anticipates construction beginning in June 2022, with construction completion
estimated to be about February, 2024.

[ita]

Residential Unit Information
Unit Type #Units Ave. SF Rent/Mo.
Studio Units 18 476 $ 825
One Bedroom 130 609 $1,025
Two Bedroom 16 943 $1,500
Three Bedroom 8 1,170 $1,750
TOTAL 172

[Omaha Cowboy]

That’s exactly what the area needs. Nice density and mixed uses.

Completely agree..

If this keeps up, that full service grocery store idea for North Downtown may become a reality after all…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[skinzfan23]

Wow that is going to look amazing....what a great addition to the area. Really love seeing that block fill in and get residents there as well.

Are there plans for the Disbrow building as well?

[ita]

Wow that is going to look amazing....what a great addition to the area. Really love seeing that block fill in and get residents there as well.

Are there plans for the Disbrow building as well?

Not part of this specific planning board review. However, the Disbrow building is supposed to be converted to office space with ground floor retail, based on previous brochures/pamphlets.

[Brad]

The $34.5 million Dizzy Mule is headed to downtown Omaha

https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2022/05/05 ... own-omaha/

OMAHA — The nearly $35 million Dizzy Mule project — poised to turn both new and historic structures into 172 apartments and space for artists and retailers — is about to transform another downtown city block.

Dizzy Mule’s lighthearted name is derived from the old Disbrow millwork operation and mule barn that operated as far back as the late 1880s on the project site bounded by 12th, 13th, Nicholas and Izard Streets.

[OracleOfOmaha]

Are young professionals moving back downtown or is the downtown crowd still Creighton and newly moved to Omaha crowd?

[Omaha Cowboy]

Are young professionals moving back downtown or is the downtown crowd still Creighton and newly moved to Omaha crowd?

I think it’s a combination of both..plus empty nesters who see the downtown core as an attractive and vibrant place to live…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Coyote]

‘Dizzy Mule' project to bring $34.5 million development to Omaha



A historic building in north downtown Omaha is slated to be revamped under plans that would create commercial space and apartments in Millwork Commons, near 13th and Nicholas Streets.