March 1, 2007

New Feature Introduced

     Omaha Evolution just completed it's greatest  tool, a public forum.  Now you can talk and learn about Omaha in the same place.

     This new forum plans to be an integral part of this website.  Both the forum and the site will be continuously updated by posters, photographers, and myself.  Come on over and let's talk about Omaha Evolving, register today and be heard.

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November 4, 2006

Old Market Hotel Gets Ok'd

     A Residence Inn by Marriot located on 12th and Jackson got backing earlier this week from the Omaha Planning Board.  The hotel also received $2.5 million in tax increment financing.

     Residence Inn by Marriot, which is an extended stay hotel, will stand six stories tall and offer 118 rooms.  The first floor will feature commercial space and restaurant.  Construction is to start in the spring of 2007 with completion set for 1 year later in early 2008.  The all brick building will fit in nicely with the historic Old Market in which it will reside.

See:  Renderings of the Residence Inn

 

October 23, 2006

Work to Start on Missouri Pedestrian Bridge

     A ceremonial ground breaking will be held at 9 am on Thursday (Oct. 26) on the Nebraska side of the river.  Omaha Mayor Fahey and Council Bluff Mayor Tom Hanafan will be in attendance.  Construction workers and equipment are expected on the site later this week.

     Designed by Kansas City based HNTB Corp., the bridge will span 3,000 feet across the river and will be hung up by 200 foot tall twin towers.  It will cost $22 million and 2 years to complete the project.

See: Renderings of the bridge