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07-02-2009, 10:51 AM
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Well, Kansas City also has a land area of 318 sq. mi and sprawls across 4 counties, while Omaha has a land area 119 Sq Mi and is only in Douglas county.
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07-02-2009, 01:14 PM
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That's fascinating. Someone posted an article on here not too long ago that said Omaha was one of the most compact cities for its size. I guess, even though we have sprawl, it's much worse in other parts of the country.
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07-02-2009, 01:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by omahajosh618
That's fascinating. Someone posted an article on here not too long ago that said Omaha was one of the most compact cities for its size. I guess, even though we have sprawl, it's much worse in other parts of the country.
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It's actually considered in the top 5 or 6 for all US cities. Right up there with NY, SF, Honolulu, and Portland.
You can find that info at smartgrowth.org. |
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07-02-2009, 01:42 PM
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Thanks that-guy!
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07-12-2009, 07:18 PM
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At one point in its history, Omaha was bigger than KC or Denver.
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07-14-2009, 10:05 PM
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I think Omaha is the perfect size & population. Bigger isn't necessarily better.
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07-14-2009, 10:10 PM
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Can't be contained
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Location: Hell with palm trees.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nephthys
I think Omaha is the perfect size & population. Bigger isn't necessarily better.
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I'd like some taller buildings downtown, but beyond that I'm happy with where Omaha is at, for the most part. |
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07-14-2009, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosco55David
I'd like some taller buildings downtown, but beyond that I'm happy with where Omaha is at, for the most part.
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True, Omaha does move slow in that department. I think it definitely needs to grow up instead of out. |
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07-14-2009, 10:35 PM
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Can't be contained
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Thankfully we'll have the Wall Street Tower...someday...and the downtown master plan called for some taller buildings.
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07-14-2009, 10:41 PM
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I wish they'd get going on that Wall Street Tower, but I understand that it's not quite that easy.
I do think that Omaha is situated in a great place for solid, good growth. Heavy on medical and education, there is industrial diversity. Housing didn't go ape-crazy like it did in a lot of cities 5 years ago, so we don't have the bust going on that others do.
I think the next 10 years are going to be VERY good and exciting years for Omaha!  |
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