Moxy Hotel to replace OM Diner

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:13 am

Louie wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:45 am The comment on the twitter post calls out a brick veneer, I thought it was mentioned earlier that it’s actual brick?

People previously posted big stacks of brick and it looks like real brick. Also, regarding that twitter poster, why would you complain about a surface lot getting filled in?! I love Twitter but also feel like it was mistake 75% of the time I read comments.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:22 am

Linkin5 wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 1:13 am
Louie wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:45 am The comment on the twitter post calls out a brick veneer, I thought it was mentioned earlier that it’s actual brick?
People previously posted big stacks of brick and it looks like real brick. Also, regarding that twitter poster, why would you complain about a surface lot getting filled in?! I love Twitter but also feel like it was mistake 75% of the time I read comments.

Because they’re dumb, duh lol

Flyer14 · Post by **Flyer14** » Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:14 am

Having spent time in other cities forums pages similar to this, a building like this would be welcome anywhere. It’s a great project for this spot!

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:46 pm

Looking forward to its completion, this project was often delayed it seemed.

stadsborgare · Post by **stadsborgare** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:53 pm

picture update

legato9 · Post by **legato9** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:15 pm

Really nice to see a new building that doesn't incorporate fourteen shades of beige and black aluminum that a shed maker had left over that they sold to the developer for cheap (looking at you, Brickline and Cosgrove). It's not exactly "pretty," but it isn't ugly. And at least it has a style. It even has architecturally appropriate windows!

This actually looks like a proper old warehouse, and it fits into the OM well.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:05 pm

Are the bricks slightly whitewashed? Or am I seeing things?

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:58 pm

Yes I’m so happy it will be fully bricked on the street sides. It blends well with the older OM District structures.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:27 am

I would think this place will do well. Smack dab in the middle of the Old Market. Great location. If I was from out of town looking to stay in Omaha I would definitely take a look it this place.

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:06 pm

The opening date on the Marriott website is listed as June 30th.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:22 pm

jjjjhskr wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:06 pm The opening date on the Marriott website is listed as June 30th.

Dang really? They would miss a CWS by a couple weeks?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:37 pm

jjjjhskr wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:06 pm The opening date on the Marriott website is listed as June 30th.

Nice to see we’re finally getting an opening date..

It’s been a long time coming…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

TransitOriented · Post by **TransitOriented** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:40 pm

Athomsfere wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:22 pm
jjjjhskr wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:06 pm The opening date on the Marriott website is listed as June 30th.
Dang really? They would miss a CWS by a couple weeks?

I would think the government would be trying to get the Occupancy Certificate completed so CWS could happen, but it must be construction delays due to supply chain issues? That would be a large potential revenue loss.

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:51 pm

Exterior work almost done, they’ve started working on adding awnings.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:06 pm

Thanks for the photo update

Not sure I like the plain brick on the sides of the front of the building. Looks they may be installing signage on the north of the front of the building.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:28 am

Thanks for the pic, I like this project. Glad it's almost finished.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:04 am

jjjjhskr wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:51 pm
Exterior work almost done, they’ve started working on adding awnings.

Looks great..

Nice photo

…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Post by **Brad** » Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:03 am

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2023 7:06 pm Looks they may be installing signage on the north of the front of the building.

Yes, its one of those tall skinny signs.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Sat May 27, 2023 4:34 pm

The brick that they have appeared to wash looks a lot darker and fits in much better with surrounding buildings.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue May 30, 2023 12:24 pm

it really does look like it's been there forever. Only thing that would have been cooler is if they did the arched windows along the top floor like the building next to it...but still looks pretty good, I hope it does well.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Tue May 30, 2023 3:17 pm

Linkin5 wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 4:34 pm The brick that they have appeared to wash looks a lot darker and fits in much better with surrounding buildings.

Glad to hear that, it was probably just dried mortar.

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:34 pm

Here’s a before and after pic from the facade washing. Also, the planters are getting ready for landscaping.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:35 pm

Thanks for the photo update....much better after they "cleaned" the brick.

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:03 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:35 pm Thanks for the photo update....much better after they "cleaned" the brick.

The darker brick looks much better.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:11 pm

Also nice to the see the sidewalks and the new planter areas. I really wish they would redo a ton of the sidewalks in the old market, they badly need it.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:33 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:11 pm Also nice to the see the sidewalks and the new planter areas. I really wish they would redo a ton of the sidewalks in the old market, they badly need it.

I'd also love, as I've said before to get the streets re-paved with new pavers / bricks. And then keep out at the very least any private vehicles bigger than an Accord to keep the area nice. Ideally foot traffic, bikes, and deliveries only.

jjjjhskr · Post by **jjjjhskr** » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:39 pm

The opening has been pushed back to July 27

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:58 pm

It’s been about 7 years since the project was first announced..

I guess we can wait another month for it to finally open…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Cermak · Post by **Cermak** » Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:58 pm

This has been one of the slowest projects I can recall, it did have a Pandemic to deal with, I'm sure that complicated things. Hopefully once it finally opens it will be successful and worth the wait.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Jun 14, 2023 12:23 am

Cermak wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:58 pm This has been one of the slowest projects I can recall, it did have a Pandemic to deal with, I'm sure that complicated things. Hopefully once it finally opens it will be successful and worth the wait.

60-90 days.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:42 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:11 pm Also nice to the see the sidewalks and the new planter areas. I really wish they would redo a ton of the sidewalks in the old market, they badly need it.

Totally totally totally totally agree!

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:14 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:42 pm
skinzfan23 wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:11 pm Also nice to the see the sidewalks and the new planter areas. I really wish they would redo a ton of the sidewalks in the old market, they badly need it.
Totally totally totally totally agree!

Those planters are the current city standard for any new project. Except when infrastructure conflicts, they are required and the developer pays for them. I'm guessing you don't see them more because the city doesn't want to pay for them on existing buildings. I did notice them did not use them at the Steel House. They must have got a waiver to do something different.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:07 am

buildomaha · Post by **buildomaha** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:03 am

The architects hit it out of the park on this one.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:26 pm

yeah they did. looks like it's been there the whole time

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:40 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:07 am

That's awesome! I haven't seen it at night yet!

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:29 pm

Brad wrote: Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:40 pm
skinzfan23 wrote: Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:07 am
That's awesome! I haven't seen it at night yet!

I do like it but it still seems a little off with the big brick parts with no windows. Obviously on the corner, they are going to put the hotel sign in, but I feel it would be nice to have the windows all throughout.

TransitOriented · Post by **TransitOriented** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:33 pm

Remember when people were angry/upset that the diner was closing and they were going to replace it with a hotel?

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:54 pm

TransitOriented wrote: Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:33 pm Remember when people were angry/upset that the diner was closing and they were going to replace it with a hotel?

I was not one of them. When the diner closed, I was actually amazed it was even open. It always seemed dead to me.

And that was certainly a wasted lot to my eye.

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:57 pm

Wow, that looks great at night!