Loveland Centre (90th and Center)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:05 pm

I think this could probably be moved from the rumor section to development. For those who get the actual WH paper. The bottom left corner of the front page of the business section today stated this "Coming Monday Since June 2005, An Omaha real estate development company, Slosburg Co., has been assembling land at 90th Street and West Center Road for what it describes as "a high-end, mixed-used development.""

I think I am about to proven wrong but I will reserve final judgement for Monday. If this is really mixed-used then this is a good sign when developers take their own initiative to create these projects without the proding of city planning.

Congrats....this makes another "you heard it here first."

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:09 pm

Oops that was me. BTW their web-site is http://www.slosburg.com/ but I don't see anything listed yet.

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:38 pm

I actually like those office buildings Coyote. They are great period representation. It would be nice if they could find a way to incorporate these into the development......but hey it's not my money building it.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:23 am

Wow good news there, thanks for the update. Have to check it out Monday for the 411. That could end up being a real dense, high quality area, good stuff.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:07 am

And what's to become of the VIP Lounge?? (or is that still further north? I was thinking it was connected to these offices) I think that place has been there since I was a kid.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:36 am

Still further north, its at the 90th and Arbor intersection

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:08 am

OWH Article is up on this:
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=46&u_sid=2128414

An Omaha real estate development and management company is acquiring land at 90th Street and West Center Road for what it describes as "a high end mixed-use development."

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:11 pm

Also from the article:

Omaha World Herald wrote:Price declined to elaborate on the statement to clarify whether the northeast corner of the intersection, which a Slosburg partnership also owns, was included in the planned redevelopment. Two tenants in the strip shopping center there said they either couldn't comment or had not been told what the company plans.

So the rumor still exists that something may also happen across the street.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:04 pm

"We think the corner of 90th and Center is an outstanding in-fill opportunity," Betty Price said in a written statement. "We are in the planning process for a high-end mixed-use development. As our plans progress, we will make a formal announcement."

No kidding, as bad as that corner was starting to look, and as high as the prices of houses in that are, its a great investment. There are $1,000,000 homes within a mile of that corner.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:11 pm

Maybe they could do something to spurce up the Hy Vee there too, maybe get away from the old cookie cutter styles of that store.

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:22 pm

This is a pretty exciting project...except...no more Putt Putt!

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:17 pm

Not too surprised but I am hearing rumblings of nimbyism from some in the neighborhood. I guess they would prefer a shuttered pie house and a dethrowned king of burgers then a high end development. We all know what happens when property gets developed right?? Your kids disappear in the middle of the night, taxes immediately increase 10 fold, and the sun is forever blocked from reaching your yard thus killing all your pansies....speaking of which...uhhh never mind.

I am simply amazed at how people will complain about the side affects of sprawl but will block any attempt to curtail it.

Let's hope the developer is able to win over the Nimby's before they derail a seemingly wonderful project!!

papiostud · Post by **papiostud** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:05 pm

And I thought this area was more liberal and anti-sprawl. Least I saw satistics that this area voted more democratic then republican.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:09 pm

Oh sure... as long as it isn't in their backyard.

So how long have those condos (or apartments? I just noticed them driving by the area today) been back there alongside the golf course? I know those weren't there when I was a kid.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:13 pm

I went to Westside from92 to 96 and they were there then.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:15 pm

According to Douglas County they are Condos built in 1981

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:16 pm

They are beginning to tear down the Compter Games - House of Pies store. I still haven't heard any other news about this project.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:48 pm

That's kind of sad... I spent many hours of my youth in 'Computer Games'.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:21 am

I snaped a picture last night, I will have to post to tonight. Someone told me this is the last weekend for PutPut also.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 3:17 pm

That area is almost all deserted now. If they are tearing down the Computer Games store I am sure putt-putt will be gone after next week then. Might as well tear down the BP and BK also.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:15 pm

This Putt-Putt is now history, they have begun to dismantle it. They are not going to move it so the only remaining Putt-Putt is on 92nd and Maple. With all the dust flowing from the Computer Games building they probably had to shut down.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:43 pm

That BP and BK are on the clock baby!!!!!!

I'm wishing there would be more detailed plans for this project.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:49 pm

the1wags wrote:I'm wishing there would be more detailed plans for this project.

I've been keeping my eye out on this project but Slosburgs website has nothing about it - or nothing much on anything for that matter. I need to make a phone call to a friend.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:41 pm

Here is the picture I said I took yesterday.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:24 pm

Wednesday 8-30-2006

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:38 am

The only thing I've heard about this project (not directly from Slosburg) is that the development here will be 'high end'..

Another development 'secret' a la the now real Cheesecake Factory location at Westroads..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:46 am

The BK is getting its butt kicked as of yesterday, sorry no pics right now. Maybe some today on the way to the ballgame.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:35 pm

Now that is one prime piece of property!

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 12:09 am

yeah just think you could put one of those mega super duper Walmart type places there. Imagine all of that spacious parking!! Gawd wouldn't that be beautiful!!!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:13 pm

I was with David Slosburg today and asked him about this project and he just laughed. It seems that everyone is asking them about it. He said there would be a couple buildings here - but the latest plans were rejected - I didn't ask by whom. What we already know - Mixed use - First floor retail, a few floors for offices and 5 or 6 for condos. I asked him about the VIP wash and he said that after the World Herald article came out that the asking price for those other buildings all of the sudden got a little pricey.

The strip mall across the street will be renovated so it will be staying, and they have their eyes on the Gas Station there. They want another building there. He was a very nice guy.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 5:18 pm

Thanks for the project update Mark!..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 11:08 pm

Yeah, this kinda dovetails what someone said the other day. While the reporting of rumors and scoops are nice, it has consequences. Once the rumor broke the neighbors got up in arms before he was able to finish (secretly) buying land. They heard a tall building was in the works so they got all excited. Wasn't it supposed to be around 10 stories originally and the project was supposed to include both sides of 90th. I wonder if neighbors are the ones who rejected his plans. Inevitibly the neighborhood will have to endorse it or they will fight it. (see 72nd Walmart) District 66 has strong and active Neighborhoods who aren't afraid to fight. I sure hope we don't have to settle for a single use strip mall because it is safer for the neighborhood kids. (note sarcasm)

I am not surprised to hear that the prices went up. I actually thought about that when the rumor broke. Not saying we should scoop things and talk about rumors (I do love them) but they do have consequences. Okay sorry about the rant. (I am sure I am guilty as the next person and I sure do enjoy reading them) (stepping off the soapbox........okay done)

Post by **Brad** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:13 pm

Thursday 9-14-2006

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 10:55 pm

Just to stir things up again
- I would not have believed it unless it came from my father and then I verified it -
Slosburg now owns all the property west of 88th St and 90th between West Center and Arbor
i.e. everything behind the strip mall with Senor Matias and Schloeman's Lamp less the Southwest Bank of Omaha building and their ATM drive thru.

Now I know that David Slosburg personally told me that they were going to renovate this strip mall, but maybe he has a good poker face.
Stay tuned my friends.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:12 am

This development site area has been a mystery from the start..

Hopefully we'll find out some news soon..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

NDizona · Post by **NDizona** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:08 am

My little company rents from Slosberg across the street from the development - (right above Sr Matias)

I have appraised and used his projects in the past and if past performance has any indication on future events - He TYPICALLY does not care about the costs associated with a project and is only concerned about the end product. He could have easily rented out those buildings until he was ready for development - but thats not how he works. Slosberg sees things 10 years down the line and doesnt concern himself with the pennies. (pennies to him is alot to me - but thats why I am not a successful developer).

From my understanding - The plan is likely to create a very high end mixed use development on the west side of 90th - and once that is up and going - he will do the same to the east side.

And I am sure that VIP is going to be gobbled up. Did anyone notice the fake flowers they put in the yard? I think that was a try to get people not to notice the huge whole in the neighborhood - the fake flowers didn't work.

To Mr Slosberg - our landlord - I say I salute you. I wish more developers had the ability to see so far down the road. The only thing I would ask - is to TAKE YOUR TIME WITH THAT DEVELOPMENT! We kinda like where we are!

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:35 pm

and when he is done I hope he moves south of center and takes on that area. Can you image what kind of mega mixed-use area one could create if they used all of the retail and office land south of center from 90th to the areas east of 84th and then down to the interestate. It has to be much larger than Akarben Village.

Here is another area that should incorporate a signature clock tower and plenty of bike ammenities like racks and chairs or benches for one to sit down. I hope he realizes that this is right a long a major bike trail.

EDIT I would also include a bridge that ties in with park across the creek.

pseudoprometheus · Post by **pseudoprometheus** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:36 pm

First things first: I am REALLY glad to see that Burger King torn down. I used to work there for about a year and a half, so that sentiment probably shouldn't come as a surprise to many. I walked over the tile floor after the rest of the building was gone, and the smell of grease and fat still hung in the air over it. Mind you, this was weeks after they had torn the building down, which saw several days of heavy rain as far as I remember. Lots of memories in that place, some good, some bad, others just plain gross. ;)

Now, an update: The rest of Putt-Putt (that is, the concrete course itself) was torn up because kids kept skateboarding on it. Also, the property's surrounded by plastic orange fencing with "No Trespassing" signs on it. It appears that the VIP Car Wash building was purchased by Russel Speeder's Car Wash shortly after this thread's last post. (As was the one near 114th and Center, with the bonus creepy rotating statue of 'Mr. Speeder'.) In light of this, I don't think it'll be part of the new development, at least not for a while anyway.

Has anyone heard anything new about this?

Post by **Brad** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:20 pm

Work Has Begun Again.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:50 pm

Actually, according to the newspaper, the owners have no plans to develop the site yet. They are in the process of removing the pavement and covering the property with grass.