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Old 07-11-2013, 03:10 PM
 
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...the hipsters took over.
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Old 07-11-2013, 03:24 PM
 
Location: Midtown Omaha
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...the hipsters took over.
Sounds like The Old Market 50 years ago. A rundown area with a ton of potential being adopted by artists and musicians. It worked before, it is working again.
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Old 07-11-2013, 08:57 PM
 
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OP, That's quite a broad brush opinion you paint with.
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Old 07-12-2013, 02:02 AM
 
Location: Tampa (by way of Omaha)
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....oh?

I don't recall any point at time when Benson was really a "gang" area.
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Old 07-12-2013, 06:48 AM
 
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....oh?

I don't recall any point at time when Benson was really a "gang" area.
Apparently you and I are thinking of two different Benson areas. LOL I didnt, and still wouldnt, feel safe to live in Benson.
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Old 07-12-2013, 08:03 AM
 
Location: Omaha Nebraska and dreamland when I am sleeping
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btw: Festersen lied during the interview

Walmart Grocery and Fareway did take a brief interest but suddenly (for unknown reasons) didnt want to open up a grocery store in benson


Benson nightlife leaves neighbors hesitant about redevelopment | Local News - KETV Home
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Old 07-12-2013, 09:22 AM
 
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....oh?

I don't recall any point at time when Benson was really a "gang" area.
Apparently, you didn't watch the MTV Special in 1993 called Generation Under the Gun where it featured members of the "Benson Mafia Gangsters". Besides, I'm talking of the perception of Benson more so than actual statistics. Work with me here. I"m working on a stand-up bit.
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Old 07-12-2013, 04:30 PM
 
Location: Omaha Nebraska and dreamland when I am sleeping
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speaking of benson area of omaha , I must say this


most of the people in benson tower are good folks

they are no more criminals than people who attend the bars in benson



yeah, there are a few bad eggs in benson tower, but most are good, honest working folks


plus no one is forcing u to go into benson tower, so just dont go near there if that building offends you



I am saying this cause some people who love the benson area seem to online make racially charged statements towards Benson Tower and St. James apts. folks for some reason
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Old 07-15-2013, 03:30 PM
 
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If you wouldn't feel safe in Benson, God help ya living in Florida.

Oh, a stand up routine, OK.
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Old 07-15-2013, 05:46 PM
 
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If you wouldn't feel safe in Benson, God help ya living in Florida.

Oh, a stand up routine, OK.
I lived in North omaha for 16 years and didnt feel safe there the last 6 of them when the gang activity really started up. No way. As for florida, *shrug* not like that's a dig, i am not a fan of it here but we dont have a choice.
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