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Greg S City Council Posts: 8631 Joined: Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:46 am
Re: Westroads Development
Post by Greg S » Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:18 pm
mrsticka wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:44 pm Well, technically it would be 4 floors if you count the basement.
Yep you have the basement in the middle. The original Brandeis store was 4 full floors including the basement. I worked in the men’s department in the basement for about a year, then went to college. Came back the following summer and we were merging with Younkers which was still in their original location in the center of the mall, almost right next to us. It was only 2 floors but was still more square feet in size. mrsticka Planning Board Posts: 2429 Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:31 am Location: Lincoln
Re: Westroads Development
Post by mrsticka » Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:48 pm
Greg S wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:18 pm
mrsticka wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:44 pm Well, technically it would be 4 floors if you count the basement.
Yep you have the basement in the middle. The original Brandeis store was 4 full floors including the basement. I worked in the men’s department in the basement for about a year, then went to college. Came back the following summer and we were merging with Younkers which was still in their original location in the center of the mall, almost right next to us. It was only 2 floors but was still more square feet in size.
Maybe a better idea for Westroads would be to have the second floor be a mezzanine level like most malls. What I mean by that is have 2 separate sections of the floor with large gaps down the middle allowing shoppers to see the lower level. And have walkways to allow you to get from one side to the other. That’s what Oak View has. Greg S City Council Posts: 8631 Joined: Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:46 am
Re: Westroads Development
Post by Greg S » Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:22 am
mrsticka wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:48 pm
Greg S wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:18 pm
mrsticka wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:44 pm Well, technically it would be 4 floors if you count the basement.
Yep you have the basement in the middle. The original Brandeis store was 4 full floors including the basement. I worked in the men’s department in the basement for about a year, then went to college. Came back the following summer and we were merging with Younkers which was still in their original location in the center of the mall, almost right next to us. It was only 2 floors but was still more square feet in size.
Maybe a better idea for Westroads would be to have the second floor be a mezzanine level like most malls. What I mean by that is have 2 separate sections of the floor with large gaps down the middle allowing shoppers to see the lower level. And have walkways to allow you to get from one side to the other. That’s what Oak View has.
Before their major remodel in the early 90’s you could see the floor below you.
Oak View has less stores that way.
OmahaRedWing Library Board Posts: 454 Joined: Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:39 pm
Re: Westroads Development
Post by OmahaRedWing » Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:41 pm
Greg S wrote: Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:22 am
mrsticka wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:48 pm
Greg S wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:18 pm
mrsticka wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:44 pm Well, technically it would be 4 floors if you count the basement.
Yep you have the basement in the middle. The original Brandeis store was 4 full floors including the basement. I worked in the men’s department in the basement for about a year, then went to college. Came back the following summer and we were merging with Younkers which was still in their original location in the center of the mall, almost right next to us. It was only 2 floors but was still more square feet in size.
Maybe a better idea for Westroads would be to have the second floor be a mezzanine level like most malls. What I mean by that is have 2 separate sections of the floor with large gaps down the middle allowing shoppers to see the lower level. And have walkways to allow you to get from one side to the other. That’s what Oak View has.
Before their major remodel in the early 90’s you could see the floor below you.
Oak View has less stores that way.
I remember leaning over the rails and looking down from the 2nd floor to the first. If memory serves, the stores on the inside lane, you had openings to the floor below on either side of you as you entered the store. mrsticka Planning Board Posts: 2429 Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:31 am Location: Lincoln
Re: Westroads Development
Post by mrsticka » Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:01 pm
I read somewhere, I don’t remember, that before Westroads’ food court, The Grand Cafe, opened in 1991, a typical mall food court had around only 8 to 10 restaurants/vendors/bays or whatever they’re called. But Westroads’ food court opened, it was the first to have at least 12. I could be wrong on that. I probably am. But that is what I read.
ChadJK Planning Board Posts: 2313 Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:51 pm
Re: Westroads Development
Post by ChadJK » Wed May 01, 2024 2:35 pm
Greg S wrote: Wed May 01, 2024 1:05 pm Von Maur is getting ready to remodel it’s Westroads store. Considering the business climate for department stores, this is very impressive:
There’s a lot of margin in a $300 sweater…
I’ve always liked Von Maur. We bought a lot of our daughter’s outfits there when she was very little as they would have shockingly good sales on children’s clothing. The employees are always super helpful. The store is clean and well-,maintained. It makes me think of old school department stores from the 1940s (or, at least, what I have fantasized them to be like).
nativeomahan County Board Posts: 5877 Joined: Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:46 pm Location: Omaha and Puerto Vallarta
Re: Westroads Development
Post by nativeomahan » Mon May 06, 2024 10:06 pm
Actually the store began its remodeling right after Christmas. Much of the men’s department has already been refreshed. It was already the classiest store in town but I guess the owners decided it was time to make some changes.
Cermak Planning Board Posts: 2259 Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:02 pm
Re: Westroads Development
Post by Cermak » Sat May 11, 2024 1:50 pm
nativeomahan wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 10:06 pm Actually the store began its remodeling right after Christmas. Much of the men’s department has already been refreshed. It was already the classiest store in town but I guess the owners decided it was time to make some changes.
Glad to see they are continuing to further invest in this location, good news. OmahaRedWing Library Board Posts: 454 Joined: Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:39 pm
Re: Westroads Development
Post by OmahaRedWing » Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:05 am
The remodel is underway on the 1st floor now. Looks like part of it includes replacing a lot of the carpeting with wood floors. Looks very nice.
I also noticed when there, that the new Rally House that is going in at Westroads will be right next to Von Maur on your left as you exit the store going into the mall on the 1st floor.
S.O.Boy Human Relations Posts: 796 Joined: Sun Apr 05, 2020 10:42 pm Location: Pisces–Cetus Supercluster Complex
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by S.O.Boy » Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:31 pm
https://www.ketv.com/article/rossen-rep … xb1K5s20NA
When was the last time you went to the mall? They’ve long been assumed to be dying off because of online shopping — but new signs point to a rebound this year.
Data from location analytics firm Placer.Ai’s May 2024 Mall Index shows that visits to indoor malls, open-air shopping centers, and outlet malls all saw significant year-over-year increases. Visits to indoor malls have increased by 8.6% since 2023. Visits to open-air shopping centers have increased 6.2%, and visits to outlet malls have increased 5.7%.
ChadJK Planning Board Posts: 2313 Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:51 pm
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by ChadJK » Wed Jan 22, 2025 8:48 am
ProgKingHughesker wrote: Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:24 pm Westroads wishes it could attract me this way
Peak Westroads was the Jewish Deli in the basement, the clock in the atrium, David’s Briar Shop, Montgomery Ward, The Afternoon, Fox Westroads Cinema, and Bishop’s Buffet. Cermak Planning Board Posts: 2259 Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:02 pm
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by Cermak » Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:13 am
Both Westroads and Regency mall seem to be dying a slow death. Wouldn’t shock me if at least Borsheims, Williams Sonoma and Pottery barn move further west at some point if the opportunity becomes available. Then the mall would be dead. This topic should probably be moved to suburban Omaha thread.
Brad Photographer Posts: 1035862 Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2004 6:03 pm Location: Omaha, NE Contact:
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by Brad » Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:51 am
Cermak wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:13 am This topic should probably be moved to suburban Omaha thread.
I moved your posts to the topic already in the suburban section. That other thread in the new section started for one of the fights that happened at Westroads. MadJack Home Owners Association Posts: 196 Joined: Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:46 am
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by MadJack » Mon Feb 03, 2025 9:02 pm
Stargazer wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 8:51 pm I wish Dillard’s would move to Westroads. Any more rumors on this?
As of 6 weeks ago, I know they were still working on it. Haven’t heard anything since then. It’s my understanding both sides have a lot of requirements in order for the deal to happen. Cermak Planning Board Posts: 2259 Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:02 pm
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by Cermak » Tue Feb 04, 2025 5:56 pm
MadJack wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 9:02 pm
Stargazer wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 8:51 pm I wish Dillard’s would move to Westroads. Any more rumors on this?
As of 6 weeks ago, I know they were still working on it. Haven’t heard anything since then. It’s my understanding both sides have a lot of requirements in order for the deal to happen.
That would be great if Dillards made the move to Westroads. Seems to make sense, even if they own the Oakview store. Brad Photographer Posts: 1035862 Joined: Sat Feb 28, 2004 6:03 pm Location: Omaha, NE Contact:
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by Brad » Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:24 pm
I saw a headline that Forever 21 is closing all locations. They have quite a bit of square footage at Westroads if I remember correctly.
schumatt Home Owners Association Posts: 90 Joined: Sun May 27, 2007 7:44 pm Location: Downtown Omaha Contact:
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by schumatt » Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:06 pm
Brad wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:24 pm I saw a headline that Forever 21 is closing all locations. They have quite a bit of square footage at Westroads if I remember correctly.
Yes, most of the basement and what was the Disney Store (1st floor near center court, at the start of the Von Maur wing). Cermak Planning Board Posts: 2259 Joined: Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:02 pm
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by Cermak » Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:56 pm
schumatt wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:06 pm
Brad wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:24 pm I saw a headline that Forever 21 is closing all locations. They have quite a bit of square footage at Westroads if I remember correctly.
Yes, most of the basement and what was the Disney Store (1st floor near center court, at the start of the Von Maur wing).
Pretty big blow to Westroads. Especially the basement space. djc311 Parks & Recreation Posts: 1940 Joined: Tue Mar 09, 2004 10:44 pm Location: Omaha Contact:
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by djc311 » Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:45 pm
Cermak wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:56 pm
schumatt wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:06 pm
Brad wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:24 pm I saw a headline that Forever 21 is closing all locations. They have quite a bit of square footage at Westroads if I remember correctly.
Yes, most of the basement and what was the Disney Store (1st floor near center court, at the start of the Von Maur wing).
Pretty big blow to Westroads. Especially the basement space.
Yeah, that’s gonna sting. I was actually disappointed when they converted all the retail in the that joke of a arcade/putt putt place… then when they shut that down to give a single store all of that space plus 1st floor retail, I was shocked. I imagine they had to be paying tens of thousands a month on rent for that space… so now wonder they’re going bankrupt.
Miss the days of the music shop down there with the restaurant, etc… Watch them not even rent it out, turn it into some type of storage or something.
Greg S City Council Posts: 8631 Joined: Thu Aug 26, 2004 10:46 am
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by Greg S » Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:51 am
djc311 wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:45 pm
Cermak wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:56 pm
schumatt wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:06 pm
Brad wrote: Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:24 pm I saw a headline that Forever 21 is closing all locations. They have quite a bit of square footage at Westroads if I remember correctly.
Yes, most of the basement and what was the Disney Store (1st floor near center court, at the start of the Von Maur wing).
Pretty big blow to Westroads. Especially the basement space.
Yeah, that’s gonna sting. I was actually disappointed when they converted all the retail in the that joke of a arcade/putt putt place… then when they shut that down to give a single store all of that space plus 1st floor retail, I was shocked. I imagine they had to be paying tens of thousands a month on rent for that space… so now wonder they’re going bankrupt.
Miss the days of the music shop down there with the restaurant, etc… Watch them not even rent it out, turn it into some type of storage or something.
Yeah that area downstairs used to be really cool. I vaguely remember some stuff in the middle and it was a couple levels actually. This would have been very early 80’s. I think the Deli and Revolving Door lounge followed. iamjacobm City Council Posts: 10735 Joined: Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:52 am Location: Chicago
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by iamjacobm » Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:18 pm
iamjacobm wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 6:03 pm Planning board to consider Westroads to be included as an Area of Civic Importance. Curious to see what is in the docs when they are posted.
Nothingburger. Just standard city zoning overlay stuff nothing planned. ita County Board Posts: 4699 Joined: Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:11 pm
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by ita » Thu Mar 27, 2025 4:03 pm
iamjacobm wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:18 pm
iamjacobm wrote: Wed Mar 26, 2025 6:03 pm Planning board to consider Westroads to be included as an Area of Civic Importance. Curious to see what is in the docs when they are posted.
Nothingburger. Just standard city zoning overlay stuff nothing planned.
It’s not a complete nothingburger. The overlay shows “west anchor improvements” and shows a two-story addition to the old Younkers and realignment of the adjacent street and parking lot. There must be something contemplated, even though the document says there are no plans. MadJack Home Owners Association Posts: 196 Joined: Tue Jul 12, 2016 10:46 am
Re: Westroads Mall (10000 California St)
Post by MadJack » Tue May 06, 2025 2:14 pm
Greg S wrote: Mon May 05, 2025 10:28 am
MadJack wrote: Sat May 03, 2025 1:28 pm Yes it is Dillard’s.
Has that been confirmed/announced?
It has not yet been publicly announced but it’s Dillard’s. They’ve literally been working on the deal for years. A lot of people have worked hard and dealt with a lot of frustration to make the deal happen. Long time coming!
