Midtown Crossing

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:43 pm

...so where do the Mutual employees work then? I thought most of them worked in that building.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:06 am

The big building on Dodge.

TitosBuritoBarn · Post by **TitosBuritoBarn** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:48 am

Oh, the building they took the sign off of is a different building than I thought it was. Nevermind...

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:02 pm

Project means new look for part of Farnam Street

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2 ... d=10147879

Planners are trying to quiet the traffic around the Midtown Crossing development to make it easier for people to park and walk in the area.

As part of the massive development, Farnam Street will be changed from a four lane, westbound-only street to one with two-way traffic and a center turn lanes.

The goal is to fuel retail development and make the area more friendly to pedestrians. The changes are meant to make the area a more inviting place to stop for some shopping or dining.

StreetsOfOmaha · Post by **StreetsOfOmaha** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:18 pm

Brad wrote:Project means new look for part of Farnam Street

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2 ... d=10147879

Planners are trying to quiet the traffic around the Midtown Crossing development to make it easier for people to park and walk in the area.

As part of the massive development, Farnam Street will be changed from a four lane, westbound-only street to one with two-way traffic and a center turn lanes.

The goal is to fuel retail development and make the area more friendly to pedestrians. The changes are meant to make the area a more inviting place to stop for some shopping or dining.

I won't be able to make it to the meeting tonight, so if anyone goes, please give us the report.

I was hoping Farnam would go two-way at least west from the interstate to the Med Center. I know it's part of the overall vision, so I understand them just being concerned with the direct project area for right now.

Heck, I think Farnam should be two-way all the way from downtown west.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:58 pm

For anyone interested the meeting it will be in the Dome Room A which will be to you right either way you enter the Dome.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:09 pm

If someone goes, get some more pictures of the model, I would appreciate it... and please turn your flash off if there glass is protecting it.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:38 pm

Brad wrote:If someone goes, get some more pictures of the model, I would appreciate it... and please turn your flash off if there glass is protecting it.

Well duh.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:51 pm

Here's a few pics of the model. Also watch Channel 6's broadcast tonight, you could see a horrible interview featuring me on there.

Heres a pic of people checking out the maps of the planned street changes. It was a very short speech regarding the plans and then turned to this general Q&A session. The man in the blue suit there is Husker legend Johnny Rodgers, who will be opening a sports bar on the SE corner of 33rd and Harney.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:12 pm

Great Looking Model

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:52 pm

I've got some more to put up but it will have to wait until I get back in town.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:20 pm

Thanks Josh! Those look awesome. That is going to be a great Park! A real Destination Place.

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:54 pm

Wow...looking good!

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:11 pm

Lookin good Josh!

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:17 pm

The model pics or me on tv? My 6 comes in so bad I could barely see it but I know I was on. My 3 day beard and nicely broke out forehead musta drawn them to me.

If you were meaning the former then thanks. ;)

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:19 pm

Both.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:26 pm

StreetsOfOmaha wrote:Trader Joe's is in so many WAY smaller markets. That is ridiculous.

I actually find Trader Joe's really annoying (compounded by their reluctance to come into the Omaha market) and couldn't care less if they ever come to Omaha except for the fact that I know a lot of people would like it and it would "look good" for Omaha.

Frankly, the ones I've been too are frustratingly busy most hours of the day, with pretentious, elitist hippies scurrying about trying to find their organic/whole wheat/vegetarian (sorry Bob)/vegan/all natural/smug-fortified food items.

Although, an Omaha store might be less annoying to me since it would have OMAHANS shopping at it.

I have been to Trader Joes stores on both the East and West Coast, and always found them crowded with shoppers, and full of wonderful eclectic bargains you just can't find here in Omaha. (our friends who religiously shop there in the OC are millionaire Republicans --not exactly hippies) I would really like to see them open in Omaha. I do know that when you find one Trader Joes you usually see two or three more stores within a few miles. I don't know how well that would work in a town like Omaha. I don't see us able to handle more than maybe two, one west and one mid town, such as the 72nd Street corridor.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:32 pm

Here are my shots of the model. This is nothing like the old model they had out which looked like old Chinese food boxes.

Looking east down 33rd & Farnam.

Prairie Life on 33rd and Farnam

Around the crescent with Farnam in the background

"From" Park Plaza with Dodge St. in the foreground

Above the new Turner Park

Notice the little driveway inlets and entrance to the garage from Dodge St.

This just looks way cool

That's going to be a nice little canyon on that stretch of Farnam St.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:37 pm

Great pics D'Shawn.

adam186 · Post by **adam186** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:38 pm

Wow, I don't even want to know how much that model cost. Great pics guys.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:42 pm

Thanks.

It's almost like I can see the future...

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:54 pm

Here are the new renderings.

I think this is looking west on Farnam

OmahaJaysCU · Post by **OmahaJaysCU** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:11 am

I still don't see how this project only has 200,000 feet of retail space. Wouldn't that mean this has almost the same amount of square footage as Village Point? Maybe the whole urbanity thing is throwing off my perception.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:07 am

I think it's the urban environment that is skewing your perception. Village Pointe dropped into that neighborhood would be enormous.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:12 am

Fantastic pic update Josh and D'Shawn..

I'm sorry I missed that meeting..

..Ciao..LiO....Peace

snekse · Post by **snekse** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:24 pm

DTO Luv wrote: This just looks way cool

What is it about models that make them so freakin cool? 8) Thanks for the pics.

Post by **Admin** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:35 pm

Great Shots D'Shawn! Thanks for posting them!

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:52 pm

Are they changing Farnam from a 4 lane one way street to a two way street with one lane going east, another going west and a middle turn lane? I guess what I'm trying to say is: are they narrowing Farnam st? 'Cause if not, then the scale of the model is a little bit off.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:58 pm

From the OWH article:

Farnam Street will be changed from a four-lane, westbound-only street to a two-way route. The redone street will have two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:06 pm

Also:

Metered, diagonal parking will be available, and sidewalks will be extended near intersections to make pedestrian-friendly "nodes" like those in the Old Market.

wbrook twr · Post by **wbrook twr** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:12 pm

Reconstructive surgery before the name change

Back end shot of the garage construction

wbrook twr · Post by **wbrook twr** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:12 pm

Officially opening Monday 11/5/07...
I apologize for the quality, I had just crossed the street when I noticed they were about to reveal the sign-carrying too many bags while trying to catch the action.

They had an internal unveiling of the bank after 4:30 tonight-I got downstairs after 6 and had to hang on to the atm waiting for them to break up so I could get out. Good thing they don't open tomorrow-I'm sure there will be some hang overs with all the booze they had setting out.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:14 pm

They are pouring concrete tonight. Lights in the hole and concrete mixers lined up down farnam.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:00 pm

Where's the WPS sign?

wbrook twr · Post by **wbrook twr** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:15 pm

Might see it around 2012-not sure if it will be the same building though. You have to stop up you won't recognize the South Site Plaza. The new Outtakes is up and running, it will be open to the public. Starbucks is about to reopen, not sure about the cybercafe, might open after the bank.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:18 pm

I saw inside the other day as I was going by and I could tell where the old wellness center used to be isn't at all the same.

wbrook twr · Post by **wbrook twr** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 11:33 pm

There's safe deposit boxes to the left of the Wellness center, the bank is to the right across from Starbuck's. There's a directory sign when you first come in to the building now.

wbrook twr · Post by **wbrook twr** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 9:58 pm

Looks like everyone's accounted for.

Meanwhile back at the hole...

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:01 pm

Thanks for the photos.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:07 pm

Nice! Thanks for posting those!