Long Range Planning
2018 Lincoln Downtown Master Plan
Downtown Lincoln is an exciting and vibrant place that has experienced significant change. Over the years, there have been significant public and private investments in new building construction, renovations, and infrastructure. In order to capitalize on these collective investments, further development in the Downtown should be realized and guided by an overall plan.
The 2005 Lincoln Downtown Master Plan and 2012 Update have both served their purposes to guide the evolution of Downtown Lincoln. The City has completed numerous projects as recommended in the previous plans including the 16,000 seat Pinnacle Bank Arena and adjacent West Haymarket development, N Street Protected Bikeway, P Street Primary Retail Streetscape and Lincoln Community Foundation Tower Square. The City is partnering with experts 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.
Current ProjectsDowntown Entryways EnhancementsOpen House, November 12, 2019Downtown Irrigation StudyHaymarket South StreetscapesSouth Haymarket Park |
Adopted Downtown Master Plan![]() ReportOnline VersionPrintable Version ![]() AppendixOnline VersionPrintable Version |
Project Summary Video

View Online Survey Results

Background Report

Background Report Interactive Tour

Public Meetings |
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Date | Topic & Location | Meeting Materials |
Jan. 31, 2018 1:15 p.m. |
Planning Commission Briefing County City Building Room 113 - 1st Floor 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE |
PowerPoint Minutes |
Feb. 26, 2018 3:30 p.m. |
Project Committee Meeting Lazlo's Haymarket 210 N 7th St, Lincoln, NE |
Committee Overview |
Feb. 28, 2018 2:30 p.m. |
Planning Commission Briefing County City Building Room 113 - 1st Floor 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE |
PowerPoint Minutes |
Apr. 10, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Community Open House and Global Trends Presentation Rococo Theatre 140 N 13th St, Lincoln, NE |
Public Input Summary Global Trends Affecting Downtowns - Video Global Trends Affecting Downtowns - Slides |
Apr. 11, 2018 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Project Committee Meeting Kiechel Art Gallery 1208 O St, Lincoln, NE |
Focus Group Summary |
May 22, 2018 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
Open Studio Telegraph District 330 S 21st St, Lincoln, NE |
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May 23, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Open Studio Telegraph District 330 S 21st St, Lincoln, NE |
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May 23, 2018 11:30 a.m. |
Planning Commission Briefing County City Building Room 113 - 1st Floor 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE |
PowerPoint Minutes |
May 23, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Community Open House Telegraph District 330 S 21st St, Lincoln, NE |
Input Summary |
August 22, 2018 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Steering/Project Committee Meeting Hudl 600 P St, Lincoln, NE |
Storyboard Work in Progress |
October 25, 2018 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Community Open House F Street Community Center 1225 F St, Lincoln, NE |
PowerPoint |
October 29, 2018 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. |
City Council Briefing County City Building Room 113 - 1st Floor 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE |
PowerPoint Minutes |
October 30, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Community Open House Railyard & Public Market 350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE |
Open House Invitation Summary Posters |
November 14, 2018 11:45 a.m. |
Planning Commission Briefing County City Building Hearing Chambers - 1st Floor 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE |
PowerPoint Briefing Notes |
November 28, 2018 1:00 p.m. |
Planning Commission Hearing County City Building Hearing Chambers - 1st Floor 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE |
Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA18003) Minutes |
December 17, 2018 5:30 p.m. |
City Council Hearing County City Building Hearing Chambers - 1st Floor 555 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE |
Project Schedule
View the 2018 Lincoln Downtown Master Plan project schedule.
Related Documents & Information
- 2005 Lincoln Downtown Master Plan
- 2012 Update of the Lincoln Downtown Master Plan
- South Haymarket Neighborhood Plan
- Lincoln/Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan
- Lincoln Center Redevelopment Plan
- Antelope Valley Redevelopment Plan
- UNL Campus Master Plan
- Downtown Lincoln Association
- Global Trends Affecting Downtowns
Media Coverage
- Lincoln Journal Star - January 26, 2018
- Lincoln Journal Star - January 29, 2018
- KLKN-TV Channel 8 - March 28, 2018
- KLKN-TV Channel 8 (April 10 Open House) - April 10, 2018
- KOLN/KGIN Channel 10/11 (April 10 Open House) - April 10, 2018
- Lincoln Journal Star (April 10 Open House) - April 13, 2018
- KLKN-TV Channel 8 (May 23 Open House) - May 23, 2018
Comment Board
Submit your comments on the 2018 Lincoln Downtown Master Plan.
View comments made on the 2018 Lincoln Downtown Master Plan.
Staff Contact
If you have questions about the 2018 Lincoln Downtown Master Plan, please email Paul Barnes, Long Range Planning Manager.