Mercantile (Conagra campus development)

[mcarch]

Updated render of T3 from MBJ.

Ok, this is so much better than the other render.

[Athomsfere]

I like the previous one better.

[MTO]

When does that start?

[ita]

When does that start?

TBD. I think they won't start until a certain percent is released.

[Erik]

Updated render of T3 from MBJ.

Ok, this is so much better than the other render.

I really like both. This looks like it adds more density and it's design makes it look larger than the previous design.

I don't lean either way as long as one of them are built

[Omaha Cowboy]

Updated render of T3 from MBJ.

Ok, this is so much better than the other render.

I really like both. This looks like it adds more density and it's design makes it look larger than the previous design.

I don't lean either way as long as one of them are built

Overall-

Agreed…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[GrowUpFrances]

It doesn't look like it from the rendering, but is the T3 going to have retail on the bottom level? I really hope so as this location seems to be a perfect street for shopping and restaurants with the landing in the middle of the street. If not, I prefer the other location.

[Stvbec74]

It doesn't look like it from the rendering, but is the T3 going to have retail on the bottom level? I really hope so as this location seems to be a perfect street for shopping and restaurants with the landing in the middle of the street. If not, I prefer the other location.

I was under the impression that most if not all the development fronting Farnam would be ground level retail.

[Omahayngin]

Any updates on the other phases of the Conagra development? The next couple after the mercantile is what I’m most excited for, provisional renderings looked promising when it all came out.

[Athomsfere]

Any updates on the other phases of the Conagra development? The next couple after the mercantile is what I’m most excited for, provisional renderings looked promising when it all came out.

What about the mass timber project above?

[Renovator2559]

Inside look at apartment and retail construction in Omaha’s Old Market

Many are curious about a major construction site in the Old Market, wondering what it’s going to be. 6 News got a first look inside the $90 million apartment and retail complex. “We have 379 apartment units and I think what’s going to set us apart is the scale of our project, the high quality, and the amenities that we’ll offer residents in Omaha,” said Brad Soderwall, the Managing Director of Hines Interest Limited Partnership. The first phase of the Brickline development is wrapping up. With about 10%, or 38 units, ready to go in early February. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment ranges from about $1,500 to $1,800. On the ground floor is retail space. “I think bringing some of the new restaurants that we have coming is going to be very exciting for the residents of Omaha.”

The entire project is about 340,000 square feet with an additional 650-spot parking garage next door being built by the city. That garage will be open to the public to help provide spots for the customers on the ground level of the building. So far, four retailers are coming. Two restaurants and a tequila bar, which will be owned by the same group that owns Blue Sushi and Plank. There will also be a southern-style restaurant owned by a different entity. Currently, there are two open spots left for retail. The Brickline is one part of a larger Old Market development called “The Mercantile.” Between filling up apartment units and completing retail space, managers of the project expect the entire thing to be done by early 2024. The first two restaurants hope to be open by the end of this year.

I still think it's a huge miss that they didn't include any rooftop amenities, even just a deck with some firepits would've been great.

I agree, especially given the location. I wonder if there's been any thought to build an observation "tower" somewhere at the Mercantile that would be more of a public space?

No offense to Omaha, but having an observation tower in a city of a million without any major scenery is kind of dumb.

No offense but just because you have been desensitized by other views, people with that mindset tend to look at the next bigger skyline as better and then get bored of that and look at a larger skyline. I travel to other cities and yet when I come back I feel a sense of joy that I see FNB tower beaming with aircraft signaling light, soon to be the MoO tower too.

I live in a high floor in midtown crossing and love the greenery views below at my vicinity and looking at the Omaha skyline to the east, the Omaha skyline from when i see it from the other side of the river looks beautiful plus the mercantile is poised in an area surrounded by the riverfront parks

[Renovator2559]

Inside look at apartment and retail construction in Omaha’s Old Market

Many are curious about a major construction site in the Old Market, wondering what it’s going to be. 6 News got a first look inside the $90 million apartment and retail complex. “We have 379 apartment units and I think what’s going to set us apart is the scale of our project, the high quality, and the amenities that we’ll offer residents in Omaha,” said Brad Soderwall, the Managing Director of Hines Interest Limited Partnership. The first phase of the Brickline development is wrapping up. With about 10%, or 38 units, ready to go in early February. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment ranges from about $1,500 to $1,800. On the ground floor is retail space. “I think bringing some of the new restaurants that we have coming is going to be very exciting for the residents of Omaha.”

The entire project is about 340,000 square feet with an additional 650-spot parking garage next door being built by the city. That garage will be open to the public to help provide spots for the customers on the ground level of the building. So far, four retailers are coming. Two restaurants and a tequila bar, which will be owned by the same group that owns Blue Sushi and Plank. There will also be a southern-style restaurant owned by a different entity. Currently, there are two open spots left for retail. The Brickline is one part of a larger Old Market development called “The Mercantile.” Between filling up apartment units and completing retail space, managers of the project expect the entire thing to be done by early 2024. The first two restaurants hope to be open by the end of this year.

I still think it's a huge miss that they didn't include any rooftop amenities, even just a deck with some firepits would've been great.

I agree, especially given the location. I wonder if there's been any thought to build an observation "tower" somewhere at the Mercantile that would be more of a public space?

There will be the MidAmerica Energy observation tower in the next phase of CB rivers edge expansion

[Louie]

Inside look at apartment and retail construction in Omaha’s Old Market

Many are curious about a major construction site in the Old Market, wondering what it’s going to be. 6 News got a first look inside the $90 million apartment and retail complex. “We have 379 apartment units and I think what’s going to set us apart is the scale of our project, the high quality, and the amenities that we’ll offer residents in Omaha,” said Brad Soderwall, the Managing Director of Hines Interest Limited Partnership. The first phase of the Brickline development is wrapping up. With about 10%, or 38 units, ready to go in early February. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment ranges from about $1,500 to $1,800. On the ground floor is retail space. “I think bringing some of the new restaurants that we have coming is going to be very exciting for the residents of Omaha.”

The entire project is about 340,000 square feet with an additional 650-spot parking garage next door being built by the city. That garage will be open to the public to help provide spots for the customers on the ground level of the building. So far, four retailers are coming. Two restaurants and a tequila bar, which will be owned by the same group that owns Blue Sushi and Plank. There will also be a southern-style restaurant owned by a different entity. Currently, there are two open spots left for retail. The Brickline is one part of a larger Old Market development called “The Mercantile.” Between filling up apartment units and completing retail space, managers of the project expect the entire thing to be done by early 2024. The first two restaurants hope to be open by the end of this year.

I still think it's a huge miss that they didn't include any rooftop amenities, even just a deck with some firepits would've been great.

I agree, especially given the location. I wonder if there's been any thought to build an observation "tower" somewhere at the Mercantile that would be more of a public space?

No offense to Omaha, but having an observation tower in a city of a million without any major scenery is kind of dumb.

No offense but just because you have been desensitized by other views, people with that mindset tend to look at the next bigger skyline as better and then get bored of that and look at a larger skyline. I travel to other cities and yet when I come back I feel a sense of joy that I see FNB tower beaming with aircraft signaling light, soon to be the MoO tower too.

I live in a high floor in midtown crossing and love the greenery views below at my vicinity and looking at the Omaha skyline to the east, the Omaha skyline from when i see it from the other side of the river looks beautiful plus the mercantile is poised in an area surrounded by the riverfront parks

Yeah, I didn't say it wasn't pretty. And you are talking about your personal domicile and its views. Not a tower costing millions of dollars with the sole purpose of looking at a mid size city's skyline. It's a dumb idea.

[Renovator2559]

Inside look at apartment and retail construction in Omaha’s Old Market

Many are curious about a major construction site in the Old Market, wondering what it’s going to be. 6 News got a first look inside the $90 million apartment and retail complex. “We have 379 apartment units and I think what’s going to set us apart is the scale of our project, the high quality, and the amenities that we’ll offer residents in Omaha,” said Brad Soderwall, the Managing Director of Hines Interest Limited Partnership. The first phase of the Brickline development is wrapping up. With about 10%, or 38 units, ready to go in early February. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment ranges from about $1,500 to $1,800. On the ground floor is retail space. “I think bringing some of the new restaurants that we have coming is going to be very exciting for the residents of Omaha.”

The entire project is about 340,000 square feet with an additional 650-spot parking garage next door being built by the city. That garage will be open to the public to help provide spots for the customers on the ground level of the building. So far, four retailers are coming. Two restaurants and a tequila bar, which will be owned by the same group that owns Blue Sushi and Plank. There will also be a southern-style restaurant owned by a different entity. Currently, there are two open spots left for retail. The Brickline is one part of a larger Old Market development called “The Mercantile.” Between filling up apartment units and completing retail space, managers of the project expect the entire thing to be done by early 2024. The first two restaurants hope to be open by the end of this year.

I still think it's a huge miss that they didn't include any rooftop amenities, even just a deck with some firepits would've been great.

I agree, especially given the location. I wonder if there's been any thought to build an observation "tower" somewhere at the Mercantile that would be more of a public space?

No offense to Omaha, but having an observation tower in a city of a million without any major scenery is kind of dumb.

No offense but just because you have been desensitized by other views, people with that mindset tend to look at the next bigger skyline as better and then get bored of that and look at a larger skyline. I travel to other cities and yet when I come back I feel a sense of joy that I see FNB tower beaming with aircraft signaling light, soon to be the MoO tower too.

I live in a high floor in midtown crossing and love the greenery views below at my vicinity and looking at the Omaha skyline to the east, the Omaha skyline from when i see it from the other side of the river looks beautiful plus the mercantile is poised in an area surrounded by the riverfront parks

Yeah, I didn't say it wasn't pretty. And you are talking about your personal domicile and its views. Not a tower costing millions of dollars with the sole purpose of looking at a mid size city's skyline. It's a dumb idea.

No need to, as there will be the MidAmetican Electric tower across the river. A tower in the Brickline not a good idea but it would have been great to see ceiling amenities

[thenewguy]

is this tower part of the area to the north of broadway/480? Or is it something else I may have missed?

[Athomsfere]

is this tower part of the area to the north of broadway/480? Or is it something else I may have missed?

https://www.councilbluffs-ia.gov/2516/M ... ture-Tower

Not new, I believe... Revised the name perhaps?

[thenewguy]

ooooh ok, yeah i remember that. i guess i was thinking something like a tower only, with naming rights brought to you by midamerican energy

[nebport5]

Inside look at apartment and retail construction in Omaha’s Old Market

Many are curious about a major construction site in the Old Market, wondering what it’s going to be. 6 News got a first look inside the $90 million apartment and retail complex. “We have 379 apartment units and I think what’s going to set us apart is the scale of our project, the high quality, and the amenities that we’ll offer residents in Omaha,” said Brad Soderwall, the Managing Director of Hines Interest Limited Partnership. The first phase of the Brickline development is wrapping up. With about 10%, or 38 units, ready to go in early February. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment ranges from about $1,500 to $1,800. On the ground floor is retail space. “I think bringing some of the new restaurants that we have coming is going to be very exciting for the residents of Omaha.”

The entire project is about 340,000 square feet with an additional 650-spot parking garage next door being built by the city. That garage will be open to the public to help provide spots for the customers on the ground level of the building. So far, four retailers are coming. Two restaurants and a tequila bar, which will be owned by the same group that owns Blue Sushi and Plank. There will also be a southern-style restaurant owned by a different entity. Currently, there are two open spots left for retail. The Brickline is one part of a larger Old Market development called “The Mercantile.” Between filling up apartment units and completing retail space, managers of the project expect the entire thing to be done by early 2024. The first two restaurants hope to be open by the end of this year.

I still think it's a huge miss that they didn't include any rooftop amenities, even just a deck with some firepits would've been great.

I agree, especially given the location. I wonder if there's been any thought to build an observation "tower" somewhere at the Mercantile that would be more of a public space?

No offense to Omaha, but having an observation tower in a city of a million without any major scenery is kind of dumb.

No offense but just because you have been desensitized by other views, people with that mindset tend to look at the next bigger skyline as better and then get bored of that and look at a larger skyline. I travel to other cities and yet when I come back I feel a sense of joy that I see FNB tower beaming with aircraft signaling light, soon to be the MoO tower too.

I live in a high floor in midtown crossing and love the greenery views below at my vicinity and looking at the Omaha skyline to the east, the Omaha skyline from when i see it from the other side of the river looks beautiful plus the mercantile is poised in an area surrounded by the riverfront parks

Yeah, I didn't say it wasn't pretty. And you are talking about your personal domicile and its views. Not a tower costing millions of dollars with the sole purpose of looking at a mid size city's skyline. It's a dumb idea.

No need to, as there will be the MidAmetican Electric tower across the river. A tower in the Brickline not a good idea but it would have been great to see ceiling amenities

No one(including myself)suggested a multi-million dollar observation tower at the Brickline. I was initially echoing Dr. Fate's comments about Brickline's missed opportunity. In light of that, I was suggesting something more public with a little height on the east side of Heartland...perhaps at most, on the level and height of the former Con Agra Clock "tower". Notice tower is in quotes. With the enthusiasm for Farnam Pier overlooking the gorgeous Muddy Mo, what's wrong with an even less elaborate structure overlooking the Heartland lagoon looking back towards the city? It may not be everyone's cup of tea but I have no doubt a modest nominal structure would get substantial use.

[Renovator2559]

Inside look at apartment and retail construction in Omaha’s Old Market

Many are curious about a major construction site in the Old Market, wondering what it’s going to be. 6 News got a first look inside the $90 million apartment and retail complex. “We have 379 apartment units and I think what’s going to set us apart is the scale of our project, the high quality, and the amenities that we’ll offer residents in Omaha,” said Brad Soderwall, the Managing Director of Hines Interest Limited Partnership. The first phase of the Brickline development is wrapping up. With about 10%, or 38 units, ready to go in early February. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment ranges from about $1,500 to $1,800. On the ground floor is retail space. “I think bringing some of the new restaurants that we have coming is going to be very exciting for the residents of Omaha.”

The entire project is about 340,000 square feet with an additional 650-spot parking garage next door being built by the city. That garage will be open to the public to help provide spots for the customers on the ground level of the building. So far, four retailers are coming. Two restaurants and a tequila bar, which will be owned by the same group that owns Blue Sushi and Plank. There will also be a southern-style restaurant owned by a different entity. Currently, there are two open spots left for retail. The Brickline is one part of a larger Old Market development called “The Mercantile.” Between filling up apartment units and completing retail space, managers of the project expect the entire thing to be done by early 2024. The first two restaurants hope to be open by the end of this year.

I still think it's a huge miss that they didn't include any rooftop amenities, even just a deck with some firepits would've been great.

I agree, especially given the location. I wonder if there's been any thought to build an observation "tower" somewhere at the Mercantile that would be more of a public space?

No offense to Omaha, but having an observation tower in a city of a million without any major scenery is kind of dumb.

No offense but just because you have been desensitized by other views, people with that mindset tend to look at the next bigger skyline as better and then get bored of that and look at a larger skyline. I travel to other cities and yet when I come back I feel a sense of joy that I see FNB tower beaming with aircraft signaling light, soon to be the MoO tower too.

I live in a high floor in midtown crossing and love the greenery views below at my vicinity and looking at the Omaha skyline to the east, the Omaha skyline from when i see it from the other side of the river looks beautiful plus the mercantile is poised in an area surrounded by the riverfront parks

Yeah, I didn't say it wasn't pretty. And you are talking about your personal domicile and its views. Not a tower costing millions of dollars with the sole purpose of looking at a mid size city's skyline. It's a dumb idea.

No need to, as there will be the MidAmetican Electric tower across the river. A tower in the Brickline not a good idea but it would have been great to see ceiling amenities

No one(including myself)suggested a multi-million dollar observation tower at the Brickline. I was initially echoing Dr. Fate's comments about Brickline's missed opportunity. In light of that, I was suggesting something more public with a little height on the east side of Heartland...perhaps at most, on the level and height of the former Con Agra Clock "tower". Notice tower is in quotes. With the enthusiasm for Farnam Pier overlooking the gorgeous Muddy Mo, what's wrong with an even less elaborate structure overlooking the Heartland lagoon looking back towards the city? It may not be everyone's cup of tea but I have no doubt a modest nominal structure would get substantial use.

If I am not mistaken, there are future development projects in the HoA area. As for the brickline, they could have had some ceiling amenities no doubt.

[ita]

I came across these old renderings of this project. I don't think I had seen these previously, but the planned buildings after the Brickline are taller than I thought. Anyway, these are irrelevant at this point.

https://munozalbin.com/project/old-market-east-omaha/

[nebport5]

If I am not mistaken, there are future development projects in the HoA area. As for the brickline, they could have had some ceiling amenities no doubt.

Yes, but it remains to be seen what happens with the rest of Heartland relative to The Mercantile. It seems to be a build to suit scenario.

[nebport5]

I came across these old renderings of this project. I don't think I had seen these previously, but the planned buildings after the Brickline are taller than I thought. Anyway, these are irrelevant at this point.

https://munozalbin.com/project/old-market-east-omaha/

I certainly do not prefer these renderings. The whole thing feels disjointed and doesn't flow. And how out of place does that remaining Con Agra building look?

[Athomsfere]

I vaguely recall these, I believe. I think these were very early in the process. Pre-Mercantile even? Looks like the first showed up in 2017

[iamjacobm]

Came across this tweet about the T3 office building going up in Denver. The one here will be very similar.

[thenewguy]

i really like that design. i like the blend of indoor/outdoor right in the middle of the building. looks very cool

[nativeomahan]

Can I just ask a basic question? What is the purpose of building exclusively with wood? Is it stronger than steel and concrete? My intuition tells me that is just not true. Then there is the entire matter of susceptibility to burning to ash in a fire.

[Athomsfere]

Can I just ask a basic question? What is the purpose of building exclusively with wood? Is it stronger than steel and concrete? My intuition tells me that is just not true. Then there is the entire matter of susceptibility to burning to ash in a fire.

About as strong, for the intended uses at least.

Renewable materials, so more environmentally friendly.

Cheaper.

[iamjacobm]

Can I just ask a basic question? What is the purpose of building exclusively with wood? Is it stronger than steel and concrete? My intuition tells me that is just not true. Then there is the entire matter of susceptibility to burning to ash in a fire.

Mass timber or CLT is graded out to basically the same specs as steel/concrete in terms of load and fire resistance I believe. I’ve read it actually grades out better than steel for fire.

Uses much les CO2, is supposed to be quicker to build/uses less waste and the interiors with the exposed wood are really attractive spaces.

[nativeomahan]

Then why is this method so very rarely used?

[Garrett]

Then why is this method so very rarely used?

It’s pretty new tech. Only got added to international building codes in the last decade or so.

[iamjacobm]

Then why is this method so very rarely used?

Cross laminated timber or CLT, a main component of this construction type, wasn't invented for lack of a better word until the 80s or 90s, and building codes were slow to allow it. Now that it is being proven out and a more robust supply chain has developed it will become even more prevalent.

[jjjjhskr]

The sign is up for the first new restaurant in the Mercantile- Memoir (new American cuisine). No opening date so far but they’re hiring for a chef de quisine.

[stadsborgare]

They're expanding public access a bit on the south side of the building. They've moved the gates about half-way down. So now you can walk clear around the west half of the development.

[Coyote]

Brickline at Mercantile Opens

[Coyote]

New Brickline at The Mercantile opens in downtown Omaha



The Old Market has a new development for the public to explore.

[ita]

New Brickline at The Mercantile opens in downtown Omaha



The Old Market has a new development for the public to explore.

Thanks for posting. So, $750 million is the new price tag? We already know 1 or 2 t3 office buildings are planned. I can't find information for costs of such a building, but that leaves a lot for the more apartments and boutique hotel that will come in later phases.

[Coyote]

Ribbon cutting for The Brickline at The Mercantile

[ita]

From this week's Grow Omaha newsletter:

Flagship Restaurant Group has announced the names of three restaurants it will open in The Mercantile, a 20-acre development at 10th & Harney Street. Memoir is an American grill and bar scheduled to open in July. Two other restaurants will open about a year from now: Cham Pang, a duckpin bowling entertainment venue, and Ghost Donkey, described as an “experience-driven bar that will offer a huge mezcal list – a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of maguey – and nachos.”

[Brad]

Thought this scene looked cool this morning...

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[GetUrban]

Thought this scene looked cool this morning...

881A2779.jpg

Wow! I love the colors and contrast between sunlit surfaces and shadows. The detailing of the building elements looks awsome.