Development of New Downtown Lincoln Master Plan Underway

On September 26, 2005, the Lincoln City Council officially approved a new Downtown Master Plan. Fast forward 13 years and over $1.3 billion dollars of investment later, and you will find a thriving and cohesive urban core. Downtown Lincoln is now ready for its next chapter and excited to capitalize on these changes by planning for an adapting market.

Starting in February of 2018, The City of Lincoln and the Downtown Lincoln Association (downtownlincoln.org) will be partnering with experts (led by P.U.M.A.) to create a new Downtown Lincoln Master Plan that will guide public and private investments to elevate Downtown Lincoln as the premier urban neighborhood in the region. The consultants working on the project include: Progressive Urban Management Associates, Inc. (P.U.M.A); Civitas and Felsburg; and Holt & Ullevig (FHU).

The expected timeline for the project is as follows:

February 2018 – The consultants made their first visit to Lincoln at the end of February to convene with focus groups for the project, including downtown employees, residents and business owners.

Spring 2018 – This spring the consultants will return to Lincoln to generate input from the community and hold several public meetings. During this time, the consultants will identify downtown issues, opportunities, improvements and priorities.

Summer 2018 – A general framework will be developed using input provided during the process.

Fall 2018 – A final plan will be delivered to the public.

If you would like to stay up-to-date with the process or are interested in participating, please email info@downtownlincoln.org.