Southport (126th - Giles - I80)

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 10:19 pm

Seems like a theatre would do best if it were situated at the end of the lifestyle centers 'main street'.

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Sun Aug 13, 2006 10:24 pm

Will it be a drive-in theater?

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:20 am

That "big box" looks like the basic costco design...

Post by **Brad** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:30 am

OmahaJaysCU wrote:That "big box" looks like the basic costco design...

I was going to say Sams Club.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:25 am

OmahaJaysCU wrote:That "big box" looks like the basic costco design...

Hmmm..From what we've heard, Costco is actually looking at the old Mrs B's property along the West Dodge and 120th area..

But you never know..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

midtown charlie · Post by **midtown charlie** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:45 am

JHuston Wrote:

Seems like a theatre would do best if it were situated at the end of the lifestyle centers 'main street'.

I couldn't agree more. Sad that they don't think about that. I think people would love to stroll along and shop before or after a movie. Maybe even get a drink afterwards or get some food before. I would be willing to bet that once a person gets into their car they are far more likely to go home than they are to drive to another spot to shop. But hey their job isn't make successful stores. They just want to build buildings and let the stores worry about the rest.

Do developers usually retain ownership of the shopping centers they build?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:07 pm

Southport East Replat 6 (Hampton Inn and neighbors)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:28 pm

Post by **Brad** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 3:46 pm

Where did you find all of those drawings?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:18 pm

Isn't Google great?

MTO · Post by **MTO** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:09 pm

Quite a large place this should be an awesome development.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:11 pm

jhuston wrote:Seems like a theatre would do best if it were situated at the end of the lifestyle centers 'main street'.

Would that big box at the end of the "lifestyle center" be a major anchor (department store?)

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:04 am

La Vista hotel complex advances

Omaha World Herald wrote:A long-discussed hotel and conference center in La Vista is finally moving forward. The La Vista City Council gave preliminary approval to a 257-room Embassy Suites Hotel and adjoining city-owned conference center Tuesday.

Tarwater said La Vista has been heavily involved in the design process for the 131,000-square-foot conference center... The building plans call for the 248,755-square-foot hotel to have seven floors, an atrium that goes up to the roof and a restaurant and sports bar on the first floor.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 10:07 am

Score!..

This is huge for La Vista and metro Omaha..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:01 pm

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:44 pm

Wow... 200,000 additional sq ft of office space in Southport East.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:52 pm

Yeah, secondary retail should explode in this area!

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:09 am

Interesting....where did you get that map?

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:17 am

This is such an impressive development!..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:33 pm

Suite accomodations coming soon

La Vista Sun wrote:Project Manager Carl James of Pellham-Phillips Architects & Engineers said hotel building plans call for a skylight-covered atrium ascending to the roof. Within the atrium two fountains surrounded by vegetation and full-height trees will grace a lounge and dining area.

The hotel's atrium will connect to a 79,000 square-foot conference center via a wide outdoor-like concourse lined with plants. The conference center which will be owned by the city of La Vista and built to hold 5,000-6,000 people, includes in its décor a restaurant, coffee shop, grand stairway and a fountain.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:22 am

I had heard that Ameritrade was looking at moving here.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:32 pm

Omaha World Herald Illustration

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=46&u_sid=2269933

La Vista officials say the opening of Cabela's will fulfill Southport's promise

Ron Smith, the developer who once owned or had contracts to buy all of the more than 200 acres he named Southport, said, "I think there will be a stream of exciting announcements over the next six to 18 months. Now that Cabela's is up and running, I think everyone else is going to follow suit."

A drive through the area last week showed construction of a Pinnacle Bank branch well under way and the elevator tower going up for a 116-room Hampton Inn & Suites.

In addition to a second building for PayPal that is under construction, grading is about to begin on a 24,000-square-foot office building, Southport Professional Two, that will be a mirror image of a new building that is 80 percent full.

City of La Vista officials last week issued permits for the footings and foundation for another hotel, the seven-story, 257-room Embassy Suites and Conference Center.

Soon to come: announcement of a restaurant next to the Hampton Inn that will open at the same time as the hotel, in time for next year's College World Series; construction of a Fantasy's gas/station convenience store that will be part of a strip offering 10,000 additional square feet of retail; a 40,000-square-foot Southport Center retail center that developer John Hoich said is 33 percent pre-leased; and a trio of fast-foot restaurants: Burger King, Taco John's and Runza.

One or two companies are planning to announce plans to move their headquarters to Southport, said Nancy Johnson of CBRE/Mega and Trenton Magid of Coldwell Banker Commercial World Group.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:38 pm

La Vista conference center awaits OK

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1636&u_sid=2274978

The dirt lot across the street from Cabela's likely went unnoticed by the crowds who swarmed to the newly opened La Vista store this weekend.

The city has big plans for the 19-acre parcel near Interstate 80 and 126th Street, however.

That is where La Vista has envisioned a 79,000-square-foot conference center, connected to a 257-room Embassy Suites Hotel. The hotel, which is under construction, is owned by John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts.

While the lot is being graded in preparation for the two projects, the City of La Vista hasn't publicly discussed its planned financial involvement in the conference center since the initial plans were released in 2004. The City Council hasn't approved financing, either.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:50 pm

Southport Square: adjacent to Fantasy's Food 'n Fuel.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:07 pm

Coyote wrote:Securities America moving to Southport

Omaha World Herald wrote:Growth and expectations of more growth prompted the Omaha-based Securities America to plan a new 87,000-square- foot headquarters in the Southport area of La Vista.

The three-story building scheduled to open in February 2008 will be near PayPal's two buildings and a professional office complex, reinforcing the corporate image of the area that recently became home to a Cabela's store.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:59 pm

Better deal on Conference Center a possibility

La Vista Sun wrote:When it opens sometime in 2008, the conference center adjacent to the John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites Hotel near 126th Street and Interstate 80 will be built with only $3 million of city funds - if the developer has anything to say about it. The $3 million figure is significantly less than the $18 million to $21 million the city of La Vista originally agreed to kick in for the conference center when Hammons announced his plans more than two and a half years ago.

Hammons is proposing the city give him a $3 million grant for use to construct the conference center and an $18 million loan to be repaid with interest in seven years. The loan would be guaranteed based on Hammons' estimated more than $1 billion personal wealth.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 9:35 pm

Embassy Suites Hotel earthwork has begun

Hampton Inn

Pinnacle Bank

New office building construction next to PayPal

PayPal

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:37 pm

Yeah, I noticed a Kiewit trailer moved in about a week ago. I assume this is the Securities America property.

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:38 am

Wow, the Pinnacle and the Hampton Inn went up fast. I want to say I last drove out there the third week of November and there was nothing but the elevator shaft there for the Hampton Inn.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:27 pm

La Vista conference center deal to get OK

Omaha World Herald wrote:The La Vista City Council is expected Tuesday to approve a $21 million financing deal for a privately owned and operated 80,000-square-foot conference center. The conference center and an adjoining 257-room Embassy Suites Hotel are slated to open in January 2009, with a 221-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel opening next door soon thereafter. Construction on the Embassy Suites has already begun. This proposal replaces an earlier plan under which La Vista would have built and owned the conference center. The $21 million financial package from La Vista includes a grant and loan to Missouri-based developer John Q. Hammons, who will own and operate the conference center and hotels.

Hoop · Post by **Hoop** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:07 am

For more information on the Hotels visit the City of La Vista web site and go to the City Council area to view the agenda and related documents to this project.

http://www.ci.la-vista.ne.us

Also check out the Westwood Development Group site for more information on this development formerly named "La Vista Pointe", just go to the retail development section.

http://www.wdgllc.com

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:02 pm

Approved this afternoon. Set to open Jan 2009.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:38 pm

I had my sis snap these poopy pics while driving around out there quick.

Embassy Suites

Throwing down on the Hampton.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:03 pm

La Vista conference center

World Herald discussion of convention competition in the metro

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2 ... id=2335430

Post by **Brad** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:09 pm

Stargazer wrote:La Vista conference center

World Herald discussion of convention competition in the metro

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2 ... id=2335430

Wow... They must have used the same architect that designed the LaVista Community center on Parkview Drive, by the Fire Station

Good for LaVista

Post by **Brad** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:59 pm

Existing Office Behind PayPal will have a twin built next to it:

New PayPal Building:

New Hammon's Hotel (Embassy Suites):

New Office Building:

Hampton Inn:

Post by **Brad** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:33 pm

Update Photos:

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Thu May 10, 2007 7:53 pm

Embassy Suites

Hampton Inn and Suites

Securities America

New PayPal Expansion

Southport Professional Building II

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:08 pm

I noticed at lunch time today that the new PayPal building parking practically looked full already!

Thanks for the update Mark!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sat May 12, 2007 11:39 pm

I noticed that the other day also. No wonder these restaurants are going in next: