Steelhouse Omaha (12th & Dodge St) - Construction Thread

ByrnesViceVersa · Post by **ByrnesViceVersa** » Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:41 pm

Huge progress is being made on the in venue for downtown

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:40 am

Steel is being staged around the site, with that girthy crane on site, expect erection soon. :-)

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:46 pm

Photo Update from over a week ago. Steel has gone vertical.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:29 am

Brad wrote: Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:46 pm Photo Update from over a week ago. Steel has gone vertical.

This isn't my favorite development right now (Because Blackstone and the Justice Center exist), but this is looking great!

garyomaha · Post by **garyomaha** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:18 pm

Until seeing this photo, I did not know that Kum & Go has non-gas station convenience stores.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:37 pm

garyomaha wrote: Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:18 pm Until seeing this photo, I did not know that Kum & Go has non-gas station convenience stores.

Yep, this is the first one in Nebraska, and only second overall for them: https://capitoldistrictomaha.com/tenant/kum-go/.

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:07 pm

pic from this morning - moving along quick.

swgiust · Post by **swgiust** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:25 pm

All the renderings seem to be from the south east facing north west. I would like to see a 360 view. Also really cant get an idea of height yet. How much higher is it going?

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Mon Sep 20, 2021 5:37 pm

Looking great. Eventually the camera showing the Gene Leahy Mall should be able to pick this up.

Taco · Post by **Taco** » Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:30 am

swgiust wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:25 pm All the renderings seem to be from the south east facing north west. I would like to see a 360 view. Also really cant get an idea of height yet. How much higher is it going?

Unfortunately I think there is a reason for this. I am predicting a blank street wall with some driveways for the side facing capitol district. We will see, but it would be a wasted opportunity if so.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:18 am

jjjjhskr wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:07 pm pic from this morning - moving along quick.

This is looking good..

Thanks for the pic update

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Ciao..LiO…Peace

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:36 am

Absolutely hope that the side facing the Capitol District isn't plain.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:37 pm

Between this and the new bandshell in the park, I wonder if they'll try to lure Maha downtown from Aksarben.

ita · Post by **ita** » Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:52 pm

Garrett wrote: Thu Oct 07, 2021 2:37 pm Between this and the new bandshell in the park, I wonder if they'll try to lure Maha downtown from Aksarben.

From this interview (and I can't remember exactly when Lauran talks about it), it sounds like Maha may move downtown in the future.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7 ... 0529851628

Edit: Lauren's response that touches on possible riverfront location starts at 21:00.

stadsborgare · Post by **stadsborgare** » Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:09 am

I'm thinking the stage will be on the north side and face south, and that this part here is the top of it.

SaOmaha · Post by **SaOmaha** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:15 pm

Today tall architecture friend and I “Visited” several construction sites in downtown omaha including “SteelHouse Omaha”

Just northwest of Holland performing art Center

Post by **Brad** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:39 pm

Wow, everyone went downtown today!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:00 pm

Wow- fantastic pics guys

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ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:00 pm

I pulled this from the recent OPA email.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:57 pm

Looks good, more infill for downtown. Increasing density.

nebraska · Post by **nebraska** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:42 am

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:42 am

Thanks for the different perspective. I am so glad that parking lot is gone. The only ones I hate more downtown are the big ones in the Old Market.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:19 pm

Photo Update:

I really like this view:

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:09 am

It just occurred to me how much the Capital District most love events coming right to them

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:22 am

Athomsfere wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:09 am It just occurred to me how much the Capital District most love events coming right to them

For sure. Hopefully this helps them fill that brand new mixed use building. That thing is still completely empty.

Anyway, I like the picture updates. I was down here recently and I think it's an exciting development. I would much rather they incorporate other uses, like residential on top of these new performance venues, ala the Orpheum, but OPA doesn't seem to have any interest in that.

swgiust · Post by **swgiust** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:58 pm

I love love love what is happening all over the downtown.

BobbiDon · Post by **BobbiDon** » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:42 pm

ita wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:22 am
Athomsfere wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:09 am It just occurred to me how much the Capital District most love events coming right to them
For sure. Hopefully this helps them fill that brand new mixed use building. That thing is still completely empty.

Anyway, I like the picture updates. I was down here recently and I think it's an exciting development. I would much rather they incorporate other uses, like residential on top of these new performance venues, ala the Orpheum, but OPA doesn't seem to have any interest in that.

That new building actually has a temporary Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibit in one of the bays. I went when it first opened, actually a pretty neat exhibit. But anyways, Steelhouse house should definitely be a shot in the arm for the capital district. Also excited to see a little non business activity at this section of dodge. Dodge street between 11th and 30th is no mans land in the evening.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:42 am

Steelhouse Omaha will be having a topping out ceremony this morning.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:12 am

Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) wrote:Topping Out Ceremony for Steelhouse Omaha

Latest Milestone for New Live Music Venue Tuesday

Omaha, NE (November 16, 2021) – Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) and the Kiewit Building Group held a topping out ceremony today for O-pa's new live music venue, Steelhouse Omaha. Steelhouse is now fully framed, with the final steel beam hoisted and installed at the top of the structure this morning.

Workers attached an evergreen tree to the top beam, a tradition signifying that the construction milestone was reached safely. Crews also attached an American flag which signifies the proud Americans who have worked on the project.

“It has been exciting to watch the construction proceed and to see the building changing every day,” said Joan Squires, President of O-pa. “This venue will further transform downtown Omaha and we can’t wait to welcome artists and patrons to Steelhouse Omaha in mid-2023.”

Steelhouse Omaha is part of the planned expansion of O-pa’s arts and entertainment campus near the Holland Performing Arts Center. It will provide flexible space to accommodate audiences of 1,500 to 3,000. When it opens in 2023, Steelhouse is expected to have a transformational impact on the regional music scene, as well as the ongoing redevelopment of the city’s urban core and riverfront.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:37 pm

This one sure went up fast. Amazing transformation from the nasty asphalt parking lot that cover that lot for too many years.

NEDodger · Post by **NEDodger** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 6:04 pm

I was by here tonight. Couldn’t get a pic but was shocked at how much brick is up on the East and north sides.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:17 pm

NEDodger wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 6:04 pm I was by here tonight. Couldn’t get a pic but was shocked at how much brick is up on the East and north sides.

Its a solid cinder block wall!

I also a little surprised how far back the south side is from Dodge Street. I sure once that glass entry way gets installed and the sidewalk built, it wont look nearly as far.

Night Train · Post by **Night Train** » Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:22 am

Snapped a few photos this morning; it’s really going up fast!

ita · Post by **ita** » Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:11 pm

OPA releases updates on this project every other Monday on social media. Here's the most recent pic:

Also, some interior shots:

Post by **Brad** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:12 am

Nice! I snapped a few photos recently, but I guess I never posted them...

GrowUpFrances · Post by **GrowUpFrances** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 10:35 am

Wow! Looks even bigger than I would've imagined on the inside. This will be great for downtown Omaha.

WorldStreet · Post by **WorldStreet** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:39 pm

ita wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:11 pm OPA releases updates on this project every other Monday on social media. Here's the most recent pic:

The photos look good! This structure will be a big impact to transforming Capitol Avenue into one of Omaha's best streets. The only major thing left to complete the street is to develop the grass lot to the west with a high-rise.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:22 pm

WorldStreet wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:39 pm
ita wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:11 pm OPA releases updates on this project every other Monday on social media. Here's the most recent pic:

The photos look good! This structure will be a big impact to transforming Capitol Avenue into one of Omaha's best streets. The only major thing left to complete the street is to develop the grass lot to the west with a high-rise.

Personally, I'd love to see some old fashioned partial block high rises. 4 ~15 story buildings would be great too.

WorldStreet · Post by **WorldStreet** » Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:38 pm

Athomsfere wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:22 pm
WorldStreet wrote: Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:39 pm
ita wrote: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:11 pm OPA releases updates on this project every other Monday on social media. Here's the most recent pic:

The photos look good! This structure will be a big impact to transforming Capitol Avenue into one of Omaha's best streets. The only major thing left to complete the street is to develop the grass lot to the west with a high-rise.
Personally, I'd love to see some old fashioned partial block high rises. 4 ~15 story buildings would be great too.

I agree. More partial block high-rises would great anywhere downtown, either along Capitol Ave or on the west side of 10th and Farnam.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:34 am

Omaha Performing Arts just put out this press release announcing Live Nation as the promoter for Steelhouse Omaha.

Omaha Performing Arts wrote:Omaha, NE (January 27, 2022) – Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) announced today that Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, will be the exclusive promoter for its new live music venue Steelhouse Omaha. Located at 12th
and Dodge Streets, Steelhouse Omaha is scheduled to open in mid-2023.

“We are pleased to be entering into this partnership with Live Nation to bring their world-class expertise to our new
venue,” said Joan Squires, President of O-pa. “Our relationship will also ensure that we are able to take advantage of the
performing artists and entertainers they work with and bring them to fans in Omaha.”

“We know this is a growing live music market, and Steelhouse Omaha will be a spectacular new venue for artists to play
in Nebraska,“ said Jason Wright, President of Live Nation Midwest. "There is a lot of opportunity to bring more concerts
to the city, and we really value the partnership with Omaha Performing Arts.”

Omaha Performing Arts will be responsible for the management and staffing of Steelhouse Omaha. “In addition to the live
events and performances that Live Nation will promote in the new building, there will also be opportunities for
community organizations to utilize Steelhouse Omaha,“ Squires added.

Steelhouse Omaha is part of the planned expansion of O-pa’s arts and entertainment campus near the Holland
Performing Arts Center. It will provide flexible space to accommodate audiences of 1,500 to 3,000. The $104.1M venue
has been funded with private support and $1.1M from the City of Omaha. When it opens in 2023, Steelhouse is expected
to have a transformational impact on the regional music scene, as well as the ongoing redevelopment of the city’s urban
core and riverfront.

Project partners include Kiewit Building Group, Ennead Architects of New York City, and Holland Basham Architects of
Omaha.