Aksarben Village (67th & Center)

hatwate · Post by **hatwate** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:05 pm

Thanks for the Grow Omaha link.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 4:43 pm

I went by there last week, and they were doing some musical bingo thing. It reminded me of some other bars that had tried this right before going under. So 1, it didn't feel like inner rail was doing great (although packed).

And 2, maybe it's just me. I hated it. I'd prefer to not go somewhere I like and not being able to find a seat or hear the guests I go with...

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:49 am

Sam Noddle just said on Grow Omaha that one of the Breweries in Nebraska is opening a Tap Room in Aksarben.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:59 am

The guess would have to be which taproom less Nebraska brewery is locating in the Village..

Hmmm…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:30 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:59 am The guess would have to be which taproom less Nebraska brewery is locating in the Village..

The one thing I picked up on was he said a "Nebraska Native" Brewery.... Boiler Brewing has a beer called "Nebraska Native".

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:58 am

Brad wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:30 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:59 am The guess would have to be which taproom less Nebraska brewery is locating in the Village..
The one thing I picked up on was he said a "Nebraska Native" Brewery.... Boiler Brewing has a beer called "Nebraska Native".

That would be awesome if it was Boiler. But they have their Lincoln Taproom. Maybe Noddle was just trying to throw us off

…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Post by **Brad** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:45 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:58 am That would be awesome if it was Boiler. But they have their Lincoln Taproom.

I believe Breweries can have up to 3 satellite Tap Rooms in the state, so that would only eliminate Thunderhead. Kinkaider and Zipline still have one more, and everyone else has at least 2.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:51 am

Brad wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:45 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:58 am That would be awesome if it was Boiler. But they have their Lincoln Taproom.
I believe Breweries can have up to 3 satellite Tap Rooms in the state, so that would only eliminate Thunderhead. Kinkaider and Zipline still have one more, and everyone else has at least 2.

I think most of us would do back flips if it was Boiler

…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:48 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:51 am
Brad wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:45 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:58 am That would be awesome if it was Boiler. But they have their Lincoln Taproom.
I believe Breweries can have up to 3 satellite Tap Rooms in the state, so that would only eliminate Thunderhead. Kinkaider and Zipline still have one more, and everyone else has at least 2.
I had no idea there was a limit to how many tap rooms they can have. Weird.
I think most of us would do back flips if it was Boiler …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

guy4omaha · Post by **guy4omaha** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:35 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:51 am
Brad wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:45 am
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:58 am That would be awesome if it was Boiler. But they have their Lincoln Taproom.
I believe Breweries can have up to 3 satellite Tap Rooms in the state, so that would only eliminate Thunderhead. Kinkaider and Zipline still have one more, and everyone else has at least 2.
I think most of us would do back flips if it was Boiler …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

This ol boy, while he may be thrilled with the beer and brewery, ain’t got no back flips in him. OUCH! lol

Habits76 · Post by **Habits76** » Sun Jun 27, 2021 6:52 pm

I wouldn't be opposed to White Elm coming to Omaha as well.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:05 am

A not so cryptic Facebook post makes it appear Kinkaider is coming to Aksarben.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:47 am

Brad wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:05 am A not so cryptic Facebook post makes it appear Kinkaider is coming to Aksarben.

Yep. It’s in the Grow Omaha newsletter I received yesterday too, Kinkaider it is…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

BIGO88 · Post by **BIGO88** » Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:31 am

Not 100% sure on this but I heard Liv lounge is out and Kinkaider will be moving into that location.

hatwate · Post by **hatwate** » Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:32 am

Not usual topic so delete if not allowed. Any info on flooding in Aksarben Village last night?

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:18 am

hatwate wrote: Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:32 am Not usual topic so delete if not allowed. Any info on flooding in Aksarben Village last night?

I drove through Aksarben, and it looked un-impacted.

hatwate · Post by **hatwate** » Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:30 am

Thank you. I saw a lot about UNO Security sending an alert about flooding in that area but never anything more.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:14 am

hatwate wrote: Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:30 am Thank you. I saw a lot about UNO Security sending an alert about flooding in that area but never anything more.

No problem.

It looked like the area near Dewey Dog Park, and of course Center and Saddle Creek got hit much harder. Some washed away car was still on center for example.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:06 pm

BIGO88 wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:31 am Not 100% sure on this but I heard Liv lounge is out and Kinkaider will be moving into that location.

Liv Lounge is definitely out - I just walked by there and their sign is gone now and much of their furniture/bar stools are out in their patio area with a "free furniture" sign on them.

I'm fairly sure this is where Kinkaider is going...

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:10 pm

Athomsfere wrote: Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:18 am
hatwate wrote: Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:32 am Not usual topic so delete if not allowed. Any info on flooding in Aksarben Village last night?
I drove through Aksarben, and it looked un-impacted.

Some of the parking garages by where Blue Cross/Blue Shield is located had some standing water in them with small debris scattered around on the lower level. Haven't noticed any damage though but still interesting to see that stuff inside a parking garage and pretty telling how high the water level was in some areas anyway...

yman97 · Post by **yman97** » Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:48 pm

stormchaser wrote: Thu Aug 12, 2021 1:06 pm
BIGO88 wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:31 am Not 100% sure on this but I heard Liv lounge is out and Kinkaider will be moving into that location.
Liv Lounge is definitely out - I just walked by there and their sign is gone now and much of their furniture/bar stools are out in their patio area with a "free furniture" sign on them.

I'm fairly sure this is where Kinkaider is going...

It is. I walked by the other day and saw a sign on the door indicating that Kinkaider was to occupy this spot.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:04 pm

It’s official now anyway…

hatwate · Post by **hatwate** » Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:34 pm

The “upscale Indian” restaurant coming to Ak Village is the Saffron Urban Kitchen based on the liquor license application at 67th & Frances. They have renderings of what it will look like on their Facebook page. UPDATE: Even though I searched before posting this I discovered Coyote had posted the info in a different forum. This needs to be deleted but I don’t have the privileges to do it. Sorry!

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:26 pm

Here was a hey wait, "what dis" moment. I was binge watching a series, called Orphan Black, and got to Season 4, Episode 9 at 2:58 and a shot at a screen caught my eye..

It was an older photo of Aksarben Village, just after BCBSNE finished construction.

The building was used in the show as a highlight of urban renewal project from the New corporate headquarters for a neighborhood the sick CEO was from. Obviously, there is way more to the story, but im not going to say more.

Here is the shot:

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:13 pm

Kinkaider opened today with special guests Dan the Wiser and Snow Beast.

Snowbeast:

Dan the Wiser:

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:41 am

https://planning.cityofomaha.org/images ... rch/10.pdf

They are planning for more permanent amenities on the lot north of the HDR building and south of the garage:

Public pop-up park

Public dog park

Pickle ball courts

Resurfacing and enhancements of the public open area with the existing airstream trailer/entertainment area

A canopy for the public outdoor entertainment

Greenhouse

Volleyball courts and other public amenities

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:40 pm

I am surprised that the apt project on both sides of the parking garage hasn't happened yet. Wasn't that first mentioned 3-4 years ago?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:05 pm

It was, that is, before all this new development took place.

Taco · Post by **Taco** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:54 pm

ita wrote: Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:41 am https://planning.cityofomaha.org/images ... rch/10.pdf

They are planning for more permanent amenities on the lot north of the HDR building and south of the garage:

Public pop-up park

Public dog park

Pickle ball courts

Resurfacing and enhancements of the public open area with the existing airstream trailer/entertainment area

A canopy for the public outdoor entertainment

Greenhouse

Volleyball courts and other public amenities

Most of these are already present, and have been since last summer. Are they re-doing the current amenities? Or just asking for money for them after the fact? Pickleball courts will be a huge hit and the dog park could use a little work, but I think the area around Sonny's is just about perfect.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:13 pm

I didn't look at that doc that closely, but someone must have screwed up with the documents in front of the board b/c most of the pages are describing the HDR downtown proposal.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:37 am

I don't think it's been officially announced but a very reliable source has told me that "Toast" (which has offices in downtown Omaha and is headquartered in Boston) is leasing out a portion of the 3rd floor of this building in Aksarben for additional offices (space once used by Kewit until they built a new HQ downtown). It may also be a portion of the 2nd floor as well but I'm not sure. Construction/remodel is set to begin soon...

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:58 am

I wonder if there is ever thought of them building a new building. Isn't their current building downtown the one proposed for renovation?

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:19 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:58 am I wonder if there is ever thought of them building a new building. Isn't their current building downtown the one proposed for renovation?

I believe it is - could be they are temporarily moving offices to Aksarben during the renovation? No idea tbh. I work in this building and have been told that "Toast" will be our new neighbor...so I'm pretty confident it's accurate anyway

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:43 pm

stormchaser wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:19 am
skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:58 am I wonder if there is ever thought of them building a new building. Isn't their current building downtown the one proposed for renovation?
I believe it is - could be they are temporarily moving offices to Aksarben during the renovation? No idea tbh. I work in this building and have been told that "Toast" will be our new neighbor...so I'm pretty confident it's accurate anyway

They may be a large reason for the remodel: Wanting to lease for X years but need more space.

Post by **Brad** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 9:46 am

Grow Omaha just announced a seven story office building where the volleyball courts are on the southside of the HDR parking garage. And then just to the east of that also on the southside the parking garage will be a six story apartment building. Designing this year construction maybe start the end of the year or beginning of 2023.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:54 am

That is great news!

Post by **BRoss** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:05 pm

Does that fill in the remaining lots that are left?

Post by **Brad** » Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:22 pm

HR Paperstacks wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:05 pm Does that fill in the remaining lots that are left?

I believe on the south side of the HDR garage, but still plenty of land on the north side of the garage.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:12 am

Isn't the lot on the corner just south of the Residence Inn still available as well.

Taco · Post by **Taco** » Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:17 am

Brad wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:22 pm
HR Paperstacks wrote: Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:05 pm Does that fill in the remaining lots that are left?
I believe on the south side of the HDR garage, but still plenty of land on the north side of the garage.

There are also a couple of smaller lots on the NE corner of 67th and Shirley and to the west of the Zone 5 parking garage.