Mutual of Omaha Tower (14th & Farnam)

[skinzfan23]

[Brad]

Watching that video and thinking about the past couple cool mornings, I'm guessing there is a big rush to get the garage done before winter sets in...

[PotatoeEatsFish]

I just got a new job right next to this project. It’s going to be cool seeing it 5 days a week while it gets built. I should start taking photos of it everyday and do a Timelapse.

[Louie]

I just got a new job right next to this project. It’s going to be cool seeing it 5 days a week while it gets built. I should start taking photos of it everyday and do a Timelapse.

How's your vantage?

[stadsborgare]

18 is shorter in height than 15-16-17.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I just got a new job right next to this project. It’s going to be cool seeing it 5 days a week while it gets built. I should start taking photos of it everyday and do a Timelapse.

Nice …

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[HighWinds]

18 is shorter in height than 15-16-17.

The garage will go up to 14, I believe.

I'll bet they finish that up by early October, then the core moves up 4 floors per month.

Then, as a stated in earlier post, the core will be 44 stories by March-April of next year!

[stadsborgare]

18 is shorter in height than 15-16-17.

The garage will go up to 14, I believe.

I'll bet they finish that up by early October, then the core moves up 4 floors per month.

Then, as a stated in earlier post, the core will be 44 stories by March-April of next year!

But why would 18 be shorter than 15-16-17? Unless those floors 15 thru 17 have a different purpose than the ones above it?

[iamjacobm]

18 is shorter in height than 15-16-17.

The garage will go up to 14, I believe.

I'll bet they finish that up by early October, then the core moves up 4 floors per month.

Then, as a stated in earlier post, the core will be 44 stories by March-April of next year!

But why would 18 be shorter than 15-16-17? Unless those floors 15 thru 17 have a different purpose than the ones above it?

I think those floors have the employee amenities, dining areas, fitness center etc. Maybe need more space to for that or just wanted them to feel a bit more open.

[HighWinds]

18 is shorter in height than 15-16-17.

The garage will go up to 14, I believe.

I'll bet they finish that up by early October, then the core moves up 4 floors per month.

Then, as a stated in earlier post, the core will be 44 stories by March-April of next year!

But why would 18 be shorter than 15-16-17? Unless those floors 15 thru 17 have a different purpose than the ones above it?

I think those floors have the employee amenities, dining areas, fitness center etc. Maybe need more space to for that or just wanted them to feel a bit more open.

That's what I think as well. The first 14 floors can be the garage, above that you have 3 floors for amenities, dining areas, fitness center etc.

The rest of the tower is office space, and maybe residential at the top????

[skinzfan23]

Video also shows some interior framing being done on the DUO.

[stormchaser]

According to this, the 17th floor is a “sky lobby” which I’m assuming explains the difference in height.

“It will contain 22 floors of offices divided by a 17th-floor "sky lobby" that will span five floors and contain offer, dining, fitness and outdoor spaces.”


https://www.dezeen.com/2024/09/09/talle ... ion-omaha/

[Doctor Fate]

I’ve heard from different sources that there may be residential near the top, but haven’t heard that reported anywhere. Does anyone have any more info on this?

[HighWinds]

I’ve heard from different sources that there may be residential near the top, but haven’t heard that reported anywhere. Does anyone have any more info on this?

In a video about the streetcar, residential at the top was discussed.

It was stated that there may be apartments for employees.

I think the video is linked on page 71 or 72 of this thread, but I'm not certain.

[Busguy2010]

I’ve heard from different sources that there may be residential near the top, but haven’t heard that reported anywhere. Does anyone have any more info on this?

In a video about the streetcar, residential at the top was discussed.

It was stated that there may be apartments for employees.

I think the video is linked on page 71 or 72 of this thread, but I'm not certain.

Wow, if that's the case - combined with the fact they may build another fairly substantial building on the block to the east - it sounds like this building probably could have been a lot bigger and taller.

[Doctor Fate]

I’ve heard from different sources that there may be residential near the top, but haven’t heard that reported anywhere. Does anyone have any more info on this?

In a video about the streetcar, residential at the top was discussed.

It was stated that there may be apartments for employees.

I think the video is linked on page 71 or 72 of this thread, but I'm not certain.

Yeah, I watched that video. I also heard that from one other source. But I have not seen that reported anywhere else and a journalist I know at the Nebraska Examiner said they had not heard about residential either.

[Garrett]

It’s not in their planning docs so it’s an odd rumor. We’ll see I guess.

[Brad]

It’s not in their planning docs so it’s an odd rumor. We’ll see I guess.

Agreed. Also, Residential is a "Conditional use" in the the CBD and not a "Permitted use". So they would need need a "Conditional use permit" from the Planning Board before they could have residential. It will show up on the Planning Board documents if they apply for the permit.

[NEDodger]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

[Garrett]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

It would definitely be a complicated situation with elevators as well

[HighWinds]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

It would be awsome if they build something like a 20 story residential tower on the block east of MOO.

[skinzfan23]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

It would be awsome if they build something like a 20 story residential tower on the block east of MOO.

I would love that, but wonder how it would impact the view both of the HQ and from the HQ.

[Doctor Fate]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

It would be awsome if they build something like a 20 story residential tower on the block east of MOO.

I would love that, but wonder how it would impact the view both of the HQ and from the HQ.

According to the agreement with the city, Mutual can build up to 320 ft on the block east of the HQ. If the city repurchases the land at any point, whatever is built there will be capped at 140 ft and topped with a green roof that will be approved by Mutual. This would be to preserve Mutual's views of the parks and Riverfront.

[skinzfan23]

Yes I remember that detail in the agreement, but I wonder what it would look like.
If Mutual develops it, it would probably blend in better with the new HQ building though.

[Doctor Fate]

Yeah, I agree. I hope Mutual develops it as more office space with some ground floor retail or restaurants. There are lots of other places for residential high rises.

[Garrett]

Mutual has a solid 15 stories of parking garage they don’t have to preserve views for. I’m sure if they do build something it would be offset as well to keep views for most of the tower

[HighWinds]

Yes I remember that detail in the agreement, but I wonder what it would look like.
If Mutual develops it, it would probably blend in better with the new HQ building though.

A 20 story, 300 ft. tall residential building with a similer facade to the Mutual Tower is what I always imagined on the east block after construction on the main tower wraps up.

[Brad]

Yes I remember that detail in the agreement, but I wonder what it would look like.
If Mutual develops it, it would probably blend in better with the new HQ building though.

A 20 story, 300 ft. tall residential building with a similer facade to the Mutual Tower is what I always imagined on the east block after construction on the main tower wraps up.

My guess would be no more than 14 floors... That way people on the 16th Floor of the Mutual tower could still see the park.

[skinzfan23]

My guess would be no more than 14 floors... That way people on the 16th Floor of the Mutual tower could still see the park.

My guess is no more than 75 floors, that way all of us on eomaha would be happy

Seriously though, you are probably right Brad.

[JDJase]

Glancing back at old articles when the project was first announced, the agreement for the east lot was that if it's developed by Mutual it's capped at 320 feet max, and if the lot is repurchased by the city and developed by someone else, the max gets reduced down to 140 feet (and mandatory green roof approved by Mutual).

[CBJason]

Is there an echo in here?!!

[halgy]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

The biggest reason to put some residential here is that it would be probably the most desirable spot in the city. Right in the middle of the CBD, close to all of the big recreation spots, next to the streetcar, and overlooking the best park in the region. A lot of apartments built downtown are called "luxury", but apartments or condos in this location could draw some serious cash.

[Garrett]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

The biggest reason to put some residential here is that it would be probably the most desirable spot in the city. Right in the middle of the CBD, close to all of the big recreation spots, next to the streetcar, and overlooking the best park in the region. A lot of apartments built downtown are called "luxury", but apartments or condos in this location could draw some serious cash.

I imagine any residential in this tower would only be open to the top brass at mutual though, probably not your average Joe.

[NEDodger]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

The biggest reason to put some residential here is that it would be probably the most desirable spot in the city. Right in the middle of the CBD, close to all of the big recreation spots, next to the streetcar, and overlooking the best park in the region. A lot of apartments built downtown are called "luxury", but apartments or condos in this location could draw some serious cash.

I imagine any residential in this tower would only be open to the top brass at mutual though, probably not your average Joe.

This. It would be a CEO penthouse, nothing more.

[skinzfan23]

Pretty impressive how many people they have early onsite:

[Dusty]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

The biggest reason to put some residential here is that it would be probably the most desirable spot in the city. Right in the middle of the CBD, close to all of the big recreation spots, next to the streetcar, and overlooking the best park in the region. A lot of apartments built downtown are called "luxury", but apartments or condos in this location could draw some serious cash.

We keep saying the parking garage is massive overkill. I can see them converting under-utilized parking floors to condos one day.

[NEDodger]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

The biggest reason to put some residential here is that it would be probably the most desirable spot in the city. Right in the middle of the CBD, close to all of the big recreation spots, next to the streetcar, and overlooking the best park in the region. A lot of apartments built downtown are called "luxury", but apartments or condos in this location could draw some serious cash.

We keep saying the parking garage is massive overkill. I can see them converting under-utilized parking floors to condos one day.

I’m not sure how much of a market there will be for slanted floor units?

[GenX]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

The biggest reason to put some residential here is that it would be probably the most desirable spot in the city. Right in the middle of the CBD, close to all of the big recreation spots, next to the streetcar, and overlooking the best park in the region. A lot of apartments built downtown are called "luxury", but apartments or condos in this location could draw some serious cash.

We keep saying the parking garage is massive overkill. I can see them converting under-utilized parking floors to condos one day.

I’m not sure how much of a market there will be for slanted floor units?

With a very low ceiling height.

[FishFighter92]

I can’t see residential going in here anyways. They’ve acknowledged they may need a second building, so why gum up the HQ with unnecessary residential spaces. Those could go into the plot to the east.

The biggest reason to put some residential here is that it would be probably the most desirable spot in the city. Right in the middle of the CBD, close to all of the big recreation spots, next to the streetcar, and overlooking the best park in the region. A lot of apartments built downtown are called "luxury", but apartments or condos in this location could draw some serious cash.

We keep saying the parking garage is massive overkill. I can see them converting under-utilized parking floors to condos one day.

I’m not sure how much of a market there will be for slanted floor units?

Devil's advocate. I know nothing about construction, but I have seen other examples where they take an old building and do a loft. So cut a rectangle in the floor/ceiling and create a 2 story unit.

There are many other things that they could convert it to besides condos. Also, that will never happen.

[OmahaOmaha]

Slanted floor units = handicap accessible… no stairs.