Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Omahacritic · Post by **Omahacritic** » Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:19 am

Grading going on at 12th and Harney. Heavy duty work going on.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:14 pm

Doctor Fate wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:52 am
Louie wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:58 am i'm counting 19-ish levels. That would certainly be at least in the 200 foot range, even as a residential.
At least 200 ft for sure, especially with the first 4 levels being parking. A 22 story apartment building here in Salt Lake City (with no above ground parking) is projected to be at least 250 ft.

Nice, that would be about the Omaha World Herald building then.

Doctor Fate · Post by **Doctor Fate** » Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:17 pm

Louie wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:14 pm
Doctor Fate wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:52 am
Louie wrote: Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:58 am i'm counting 19-ish levels. That would certainly be at least in the 200 foot range, even as a residential.
At least 200 ft for sure, especially with the first 4 levels being parking. A 22 story apartment building here in Salt Lake City (with no above ground parking) is projected to be at least 250 ft.
Nice, that would be about the Omaha World Herald building then.

And at that 11th and Harney location, it would be a skyline changer depending on where you're looking from.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:50 pm

Current update on foundation digging.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Mar 03, 2020 4:54 pm

Great to see some work starting!

Post by **Brad** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:32 pm

Two pieces of construction equipment on site.

ita · Post by **ita** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:39 pm

Brad wrote: Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:32 pm Two pieces of construction equipment on site.

Wow, i forgot about this one. Hopefully this project starts going vertical. It will be a nice addition to the old market.

ItsAllAboutMe · Post by **ItsAllAboutMe** » Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:03 pm

Site work is once again in progress at the OM diner location. No idea if this will still be "The Moxy"

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:09 pm

ItsAllAboutMe wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:03 pm Site work is once again in progress at the OM diner location. No idea if this will still be "The Moxy"

Tried the Google. I can't find any real updates from 2018 for the site. So Moxy I believe it still is. 6 stories of Brick facade boutique hotel.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:40 pm

ItsAllAboutMe wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:03 pm Site work is once again in progress at the OM diner location. No idea if this will still be "The Moxy"

I guess you never know until the sign goes up. That said, one of the subs called with some questions last week, they were still calling it Moxy.

yard salad · Post by **yard salad** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:01 pm

I asked someone involved with this project, and it indeed is still the Moxy, however the opening date is 2022, 2023 ish (I forget exactly). The plan is to do grading, foundation work, etc, until the price of lumber comes down.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:56 pm

Wow- 4-5 years after the Moxy plan was introduced, it seems like Moxy is still the plan..

Perhaps they should update the name of this hospitality spot to “Moxy Forever” or “Forever Moxy”..

Something to that effect…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:58 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:56 pm Wow- 4-5 years after the Moxy plan was introduced, it seems like Moxy is still the plan..

Perhaps they should update the name of this hospitality spot to “Moxy Forever” or “Forever Moxy”..

Something to that effect…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

With such a huge gap between announcement, and actually starting construction. A lot has changed in Omaha. I wonder if adding a floor or two has crossed the drawing boards at Moxy.

ita · Post by **ita** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:47 pm

Athomsfere wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:58 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:56 pm Wow- 4-5 years after the Moxy plan was introduced, it seems like Moxy is still the plan..

Perhaps they should update the name of this hospitality spot to “Moxy Forever” or “Forever Moxy”..

Something to that effect…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
With such a huge gap between announcement, and actually starting construction. A lot has changed in Omaha. I wonder if adding a floor or two has crossed the drawing boards at Moxy.

It has. There was a brief discussion on this issue in page 2. The owners were contemplating an 8 story building, but knocked it down a couple floors for height restriction issues.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:58 pm

ita wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:47 pm
Athomsfere wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:58 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:56 pm Wow- 4-5 years after the Moxy plan was introduced, it seems like Moxy is still the plan..

Perhaps they should update the name of this hospitality spot to “Moxy Forever” or “Forever Moxy”..

Something to that effect…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
With such a huge gap between announcement, and actually starting construction. A lot has changed in Omaha. I wonder if adding a floor or two has crossed the drawing boards at Moxy.
It has. There was a brief discussion on this issue in page 2. The owners were contemplating an 8 story building, but knocked it down a couple floors for height restriction issues.

Yeah, unfortunately. But it is good news this is finally moving forward…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:35 pm

ita wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:47 pm
Athomsfere wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:58 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:56 pm Wow- 4-5 years after the Moxy plan was introduced, it seems like Moxy is still the plan..

Perhaps they should update the name of this hospitality spot to “Moxy Forever” or “Forever Moxy”..

Something to that effect…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
With such a huge gap between announcement, and actually starting construction. A lot has changed in Omaha. I wonder if adding a floor or two has crossed the drawing boards at Moxy.
It has. There was a brief discussion on this issue in page 2. The owners were contemplating an 8 story building, but knocked it down a couple floors for height restriction issues.

75ft for the old market? Is the average height of most the OM or a random number?

stadsborgare · Post by **stadsborgare** » Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:59 pm

Lake Moxy

stadsborgare · Post by **stadsborgare** » Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:46 pm

going vertical

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:03 am

Didn’t think this one would actually happen thank you for the update!

Post by **Brad** » Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:16 am

Linkin5 wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:03 am Didn’t think this one would actually happen thank you for the update!

Its funny, seemed like a lot of people had given up on this, but at work it seemed like it was moving forward almost the whole time. There were a few quiet periods, but nothing too long. There are a lot of items to coordinate doing new construction in the old market. Lots of utilities have been burred under those streets and alleys in the past 100 years.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:57 pm

I had pretty much forgotten about this project. Great to see it moving along again. Will really help with density and another hotel option. I’m not real familiar with this hotel brand.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:53 pm

Really excited to see this progressing....it was announced about 4 years ago and there was speculation about the sale of the lot up to 15 years ago.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:58 pm

I know the former owners of the Diner, which sat on this location until demoed a few years back. They wished they could have had a few more years of operation, rather than have the property sit empty and unused, but now they are happy and living the dream in my adopted home town of Puerto Vallarta.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 1:45 am

Photo Update:

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 1:32 pm

Glad to see the progress.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:07 pm

I can't wait to see the elevator shafts, and this get topped off. It's a fairly important feeling development for the OM.

daveoma · Post by **daveoma** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:44 am

Thank you for the photos Brad!

Post by **Brad** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:49 pm

daveoma wrote: Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:44 am Thank you for the photos Brad!

You're welcome!

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:16 pm

It’s possible the hotel could open late next year, I am guessing.

stadsborgare · Post by **stadsborgare** » Sat Nov 13, 2021 3:04 pm

OracleOfOmaha · Post by **OracleOfOmaha** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:17 pm

These hotels are really fun. I'm assuming they will have a bar and restaurant on the first floor and some outdoor space.

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:25 pm

OracleOfOmaha wrote: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:17 pm These hotels are really fun. I'm assuming they will have a bar and restaurant on the first floor and some outdoor space.

I doubt there’s room for outdoor space on that lot but hopefully a bar, maybe a restaurant.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:08 pm

jjjjhskr wrote: Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:25 pm
OracleOfOmaha wrote: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:17 pm These hotels are really fun. I'm assuming they will have a bar and restaurant on the first floor and some outdoor space.
I doubt there’s room for outdoor space on that lot but hopefully a bar, maybe a restaurant.

If I remember right, there isn't a front desk, you actually check in at the Bar.

EDIT - You do check-in at the bar:

https://moxy-hotels.marriott.com/

"Forget the front desk. Moxy instantly eases you into a playful stay with a complimentary cocktail to go along with your room key when you check in at the bar. We’re accommodating like that."

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:43 am

Photo update from Facebook:

https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1 ... &source=48

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:32 pm

Looks great to see the whole parcel taken up.

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:30 pm

Man, the people on that Facebook page really liked having that parking lot and closed diner there instead.

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:21 pm

TitosBuritoBarn wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:30 pm Man, the people on that Facebook page really liked having that parking lot and closed diner there instead.

Yeah, they are the same ones that when downtown projects are announce like the Steelhouse or Kiewit Luminarium will immediately ask, "where are we going to park?"

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:22 pm

ita wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:21 pm
TitosBuritoBarn wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:30 pm Man, the people on that Facebook page really liked having that parking lot and closed diner there instead.
Yeah, they are the same ones that when downtown projects are announce like the Steelhouse or Kiewit Luminarium will immediately ask, "where are we going to park?"

I do think the diner was quite popular and had been there for quite some time.

Greg

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:22 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:32 pm Looks great to see the whole parcel taken up.

Setbacks? Never heard of 'em. Seriously though, we need more infill like this replacing surface lots in downtown.

blackrock · Post by **blackrock** » Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:39 pm

Greg S wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:22 pm
ita wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:21 pm
TitosBuritoBarn wrote: Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:30 pm Man, the people on that Facebook page really liked having that parking lot and closed diner there instead.
Yeah, they are the same ones that when downtown projects are announce like the Steelhouse or Kiewit Luminarium will immediately ask, "where are we going to park?"
I do think the diner was quite popular and had been there for quite some time.

Greg

I’d heard this the first time I moved here years ago, but I never could figure out why. I tried, I ate there two or three times. Personally I didn’t think the food or the experience was anything special and I just stopped going. I did like the look of the diner from the outside though. Still, getting rid of it to develop something potentially more useful is far better.