The Tower District

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Thu May 23, 2024 11:05 am

As we’ve discussed in the Stothert Admin thread, during her State of the City address, Mayor Stothert said they have begun planning what they’re calling “The Tower District” in central downtown. Has anyone heard anything about this new drop of info? Speculation?

I’m not sure if it means just planning around the new Mutual of Omaha headquarters, some other singular tower, or a new crop of several towers in the works. Lots of exciting possibilities!

She mentions it at the 12:58 mark in the linked video

https://youtu.be/YVDyp502XiQ?si=_EPbXpXTTZjufRbJ

Post by **Brad** » Thu May 23, 2024 11:07 am

Garrett wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 11:05 am As we’ve discussed in the Stothert Admin thread, during her State of the City address, Mayor Stothert said they have begun planning what they’re calling “The Tower District” in central downtown. Has anyone heard anything about this new drop of info? Speculation?

Funny, the big development on the northwest corner of 84th and 370 is also called the tower district. Its been under construction for a couple years now.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Thu May 23, 2024 11:15 am

Brad wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 11:07 am
Garrett wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 11:05 am As we’ve discussed in the Stothert Admin thread, during her State of the City address, Mayor Stothert said they have begun planning what they’re calling “The Tower District” in central downtown. Has anyone heard anything about this new drop of info? Speculation?
Funny, the big development on the northwest corner of 84th and 370 is also called the tower district. Its been under construction for a couple years now.

Ah yes...the 'water' tower.

ita · Post by **ita** » Thu May 23, 2024 12:28 pm

She also mentioned that the City is starting a new comprehensive master plan. Maybe this tower district is part of that master planning.

Another thought I had is if they are creating an area in the CBD that prioritizes building with significant height, how are they going to incentivize that? We've heard in the past from the Mayor that she only wants something tall at 1416 Dodge, but other than saving particular lots only for tall developments, what tools does the City have to get tall buildings in this Tower District? The streetcar is a component to the formula as a density and development amenity. The Riverfront Parks just begs for more residential density around it as well.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Thu May 23, 2024 2:27 pm

Potential tower district development idea...

Thoughts?

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Thu May 23, 2024 3:40 pm

its...beautiful...

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Thu May 23, 2024 7:56 pm

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Thu May 23, 2024 8:00 pm

Brad wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 11:07 am
Garrett wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 11:05 am As we’ve discussed in the Stothert Admin thread, during her State of the City address, Mayor Stothert said they have begun planning what they’re calling “The Tower District” in central downtown. Has anyone heard anything about this new drop of info? Speculation?
Funny, the big development on the northwest corner of 84th and 370 is also called the tower district. Its been under construction for a couple years now.

Battle of the Tower Districts?

Renovator2559 · Post by **Renovator2559** » Thu May 23, 2024 8:30 pm

There was a nice conversation on the Stothert Administration thread on the mention of the new proposed "Tower District" in central downtown Omaha, that Mayor Jean Stothert looked excited to announce.

Where are the suspect areas that could encompass this district?

There are plenty of empty lots east of midtown crossing, where there are telecommunication towers (Hopefully this is not the reason of calling it the Tower Distric)

St Mary Ave, has several plots being prepared and even a building with a Kiewit sign

Farnam street east of i480 has several plots being prepared with machines digging and flattening the plots.

North side of i480 bridge in downtown, has plenty of digging of parking lots, who knows what's going on here.

As others have said, it sounds like the main suspect is within the streetcar path.

Is the Tower Distric an indication that we will be getting tall buildings in central downtown Omaha?

(I requested this message to be moved to the thread created in Rumors on the tower district, this thread may be removed)
https://eomahaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=24815

Renovator2559 · Post by **Renovator2559** » Thu May 23, 2024 9:49 pm

So this is the Papillion Tower district? (Should be renamed water tower district)
I like what they are doing over there, they have the right idea. I am glad they are recognizing that they lack historical districts like Dundee, Blackstone and they want to build one for themselves. Walkable neighborhoods are spreading and more and more people will realize the benefits of vibrant walkable districts.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Fri May 24, 2024 12:15 am

stormchaser wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 2:27 pm Potential tower district development idea...

Thoughts?

Yeah, but like for 72nd & Dodge though right?!

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Fri May 24, 2024 7:16 am

nebport5 wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 12:15 am Yeah, but like for 72nd & Dodge though right?!

Definitely like that...

HighWinds · Post by **HighWinds** » Fri May 24, 2024 8:26 am

After watching the video, I'd be willing to bet it's just a new tower in DT, probably on the old UP lot.

Renovator2559 · Post by **Renovator2559** » Fri May 24, 2024 2:08 pm

HighWinds wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 8:26 am After watching the video, I'd be willing to bet it's just a new tower in DT, probably on the old UP lot.

By Tower District, this suggests multiple buildings and it sounds to me, multiple towers. It doesn't make sense giving the tower district label if it's one high rise. Otherwise we could of done that with FNBO a long time ago.

The question remains, where is central downtown Omaha located? Isn't Farnam street considered the middle dividing line between north and south downtown Omaha and is the midpoint between Midtown crossing and downtown, considered "Central"?

mgoett · Post by **mgoett** » Fri May 24, 2024 2:19 pm

Where is the Tower District in this photo?

PotatoeEatsFish · Post by **PotatoeEatsFish** » Fri May 24, 2024 11:47 pm

mgoett wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 2:19 pm Where is the Tower District in this photo?

Just West of all that

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Sat May 25, 2024 9:40 am

PotatoeEatsFish wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 11:47 pm
mgoett wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 2:19 pm Where is the Tower District in this photo?

Just West of all that

nah, its directly above it

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Tue May 28, 2024 7:56 am

Plot twist: The Tower District exists at only floors 20 and above.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue May 28, 2024 8:16 am

stormchaser wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 2:27 pm Potential tower district development idea...

Thoughts?

i really hate how real that looks

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue May 28, 2024 9:17 am

thenewguy wrote: Tue May 28, 2024 8:16 am
stormchaser wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 2:27 pm Potential tower district development idea...

Thoughts?

i really hate how real that looks

Maybe it is REAL LOL

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu May 30, 2024 7:36 am

i remember once a few years ago, one of the users played around with some software that let them 3D render some buildings with our existing skyline (i don't think it was google earth?). I can't remember who it was, or what the software was, but was hoping it sparked a memory with someone. It'd be cool to use that to day dream and come up with some ideas for some new towers

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Thu May 30, 2024 10:43 am

I guess the only one I'm aware of anyway is "Google Earth Studio" https://www.google.com/earth/studio/.

Looks like Omaha is fairly up to date:

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu May 30, 2024 1:30 pm

ugh, i don't remember if the person used that or not. I know google earth is pretty up to date on building stock, but that person used the geographic locations to place a sort of model and showed what it would look like from different angles (e.g. something built on civic square/UP, etc, but viewed from the perspective above, from abbot drive, etc). I remember it, but may have to abandon my crusade so i don't muddy the waters

GenX · Post by **GenX** » Thu May 30, 2024 5:14 pm

mgoett wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 2:19 pm Where is the Tower District in this photo?

The boundaries are between 14th and 17th Streets, Farnam to Capitol Avenue, creating what may be called “The Tower District”.

OmahaOmaha · Post by **OmahaOmaha** » Fri May 31, 2024 2:43 pm

From a very reliable source, the new “Tower District” involves one very large international company with a West Coast and an East Coast regional headquarters being relocated to Omaha. Over 2,000 jobs from the West Coast and over 10,000 jobs from the East Coast will be relocated here. As an incentive to move to Nebraska, several residential towers with tons of world class amenities will be built to cater to employees, some as rentals and some to purchase. The Tower District will be a mix of office and residential towers, along with a good amount of retail and entertainment space. Very transit oriented, and will be a mega-billion dollar development.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri May 31, 2024 2:45 pm

OmahaOmaha wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 2:43 pm From a very reliable source, the new “Tower District” involves one very large international company with a West Coast and an East Coast regional headquarters being relocated to Omaha. Over 2,000 jobs from the West Coast and over 10,000 jobs from the East Coast will be relocated here. As an incentive to move to Nebraska, several residential towers with tons of world class amenities will be built to cater to employees, some as rentals and some to purchase. The Tower District will be a mix of office and residential towers, along with a good amount of retail and entertainment space. Very transit oriented, and will be a mega-billion dollar development.

not buyin it

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Fri May 31, 2024 2:48 pm

OmahaOmaha wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 2:43 pm From a very reliable source, the new “Tower District” involves one very large international company with a West Coast and an East Coast regional headquarters being relocated to Omaha. Over 2,000 jobs from the West Coast and over 10,000 jobs from the East Coast will be relocated here. As an incentive to move to Nebraska, several residential towers with tons of world class amenities will be built to cater to employees, some as rentals and some to purchase. The Tower District will be a mix of office and residential towers, along with a good amount of retail and entertainment space. Very transit oriented, and will be a mega-billion dollar development.

Your first appearance since your April fools post is another wild bit?

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 pm

Garrett wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 2:48 pm
OmahaOmaha wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 2:43 pm From a very reliable source, the new “Tower District” involves one very large international company with a West Coast and an East Coast regional headquarters being relocated to Omaha. Over 2,000 jobs from the West Coast and over 10,000 jobs from the East Coast will be relocated here. As an incentive to move to Nebraska, several residential towers with tons of world class amenities will be built to cater to employees, some as rentals and some to purchase. The Tower District will be a mix of office and residential towers, along with a good amount of retail and entertainment space. Very transit oriented, and will be a mega-billion dollar development.
Your first appearance since your April fools post is another wild bit?

seems like it. Just about everything they post is not a serious post

ita · Post by **ita** » Fri May 31, 2024 4:04 pm

thenewguy wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 pm
Garrett wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 2:48 pm
OmahaOmaha wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 2:43 pm From a very reliable source, the new “Tower District” involves one very large international company with a West Coast and an East Coast regional headquarters being relocated to Omaha. Over 2,000 jobs from the West Coast and over 10,000 jobs from the East Coast will be relocated here. As an incentive to move to Nebraska, several residential towers with tons of world class amenities will be built to cater to employees, some as rentals and some to purchase. The Tower District will be a mix of office and residential towers, along with a good amount of retail and entertainment space. Very transit oriented, and will be a mega-billion dollar development.
Your first appearance since your April fools post is another wild bit?
seems like it. Just about everything they post is not a serious post

I was sold on it (OK, not really) until the proposed budget of a mega-billion dollars. They did miss some details like "international tech company" and "over 10,000 high-paying jobs," but I appreciate the effort.

Renovator2559 · Post by **Renovator2559** » Fri May 31, 2024 8:53 pm

I'm just enjoying the speculation, even if it's fake.
This OmahaOmaha person offered a detailed rumor on April 1 for this year and April 1 2022, a pattern of giving made up stories, credibility has been diminished.

I don't trust this latest fake rumor by OmahaOmaha.

mgoett · Post by **mgoett** » Fri May 31, 2024 10:26 pm

Could be schwab relocation to Omaha.

OmahaOmaha · Post by **OmahaOmaha** » Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:29 am

mgoett wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 10:26 pm Could be schwab relocation to Omaha.

Nope. Starts with a G.

snick · Post by **snick** » Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:44 pm

thenewguy wrote: Thu May 30, 2024 1:30 pm ugh, i don't remember if the person used that or not. I know google earth is pretty up to date on building stock, but that person used the geographic locations to place a sort of model and showed what it would look like from different angles (e.g. something built on civic square/UP, etc, but viewed from the perspective above, from abbot drive, etc). I remember it, but may have to abandon my crusade so i don't muddy the waters

You may be thinking of a post I made in the MOO thread, I just created a block in Google Earth and plopped it down. That was before we had any designs or even the height. I have since created a more detailed model in Blender based on the planning docs and will try to share that soon in that thread.

As for this rumor, it certainly seems too good to be true. But if there's even a semblance of truth to it, they had best get dirt moved on that supermarket sooner rather than later.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:04 am

OmahaOmaha wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:29 am Nope. Starts with a G.

Is the name of it "Get real"?? Considering your pattern of posting bogus info, this has a 0% chance of being truthful.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:47 am

stormchaser wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:04 am
OmahaOmaha wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:29 am Nope. Starts with a G.
Is the name of it "Get real"?? Considering your pattern of posting bogus info, this has a 0% chance of being truthful.

Pretty sure I heard the name was "gullible"

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 11:22 am

nebugeater wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:47 am
stormchaser wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 8:04 am
OmahaOmaha wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2024 7:29 am Nope. Starts with a G.
Is the name of it "Get real"?? Considering your pattern of posting bogus info, this has a 0% chance of being truthful.
Pretty sure I heard the name was "gullible"

Or that too…

OmahaOmaha · Post by **OmahaOmaha** » Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:21 pm

Google it.

stormchaser · Post by **stormchaser** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:31 am

OmahaOmaha wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:21 pmGoogle it.

Just stop. Nobody is going to believe you. Normally I appreciate the info but you’re just trying to troll - because you apparently have nothing better to do.

And to clarify, you’ve obviously been trying to hint at this being Google. Get real.

Athomsfere · Post by **Athomsfere** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:38 pm

thenewguy wrote: Thu May 30, 2024 7:36 am i remember once a few years ago, one of the users played around with some software that let them 3D render some buildings with our existing skyline (i don't think it was google earth?). I can't remember who it was, or what the software was, but was hoping it sparked a memory with someone. It'd be cool to use that to day dream and come up with some ideas for some new towers

I did a couple back in the day with Sketchup and Google Earth. But Sketchup pushes the pro-license pretty hard now so trying to do it now is pretty big pain.

I know others did some as well, not sure the 3D software they used or the maps data.

Garrett · Post by **Garrett** » Mon Jun 03, 2024 9:01 pm

Athomsfere wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:38 pm
thenewguy wrote: Thu May 30, 2024 7:36 am i remember once a few years ago, one of the users played around with some software that let them 3D render some buildings with our existing skyline (i don't think it was google earth?). I can't remember who it was, or what the software was, but was hoping it sparked a memory with someone. It'd be cool to use that to day dream and come up with some ideas for some new towers
I did a couple back in the day with Sketchup and Google Earth. But Sketchup pushes the pro-license pretty hard now so trying to do it now is pretty big pain.

I know others did some as well, not sure the 3D software they used or the maps data.

Give me some lots and uses and I could whip something up.