Reports, Tools & References
Reports
Background Studies
- Greenprint Challenge: Natural Resources - Geographic Information System (NRGIS)
- Natural Resources - Geographic Information System (NRGIS) Interpretive Summary
- Pershing Adaptive Reuse & Site Study (February 2009)
- West Haymarket Integrated Development Plan (July 2009)
- Downtown Design Standards: Report on First Year, Sept. 2008-Nov. 2009
- Events Facility Task Force Final Report (Nov 2006)
- Final Report of Joint Committee on Health & Land Use (Nov 2006)
- Mayor's Group Homes Task Force Final Report (Feb 2005)
- Market Feasibility & Impact Study of Mega Plex Theatre (May 2005)
- Approved Policy on Temporary Pump Stations & Force Mains (December 6, 2004 City Council Approved)
- Lincoln & Omaha Housing Costs (Sep 2006)
- Mayor's Infrastructure Finance Committee Final Report (May 2003)
Community Indicators
- 2019 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2018 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2017 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2016 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2015 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2014 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2013 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2012 Community Indicators for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- 2010 Community Indicators for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
- 2009 Community Indicators for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
- 2008 Community Indicators for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
- 2007 Community Indicators for the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
- 2005 Community Indicators for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
- 2004 Benchmark Indicators for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
- 2003 Benchmark Indicators for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
Demographic Data
Census
Projections
- 2040 Population and Households (Lancaster County) by the Center for Public Affairs Research, UNO
- 2040 School Age Population (Lancaster County) by the Center for Public Affairs Research, UNO
- 2040 Population and Employment (.xls) (Lancaster County) by the Bureau of Business Research, UNL
- 2040 Labor Force and Employment (.xls) (Lancaster County) by Woods & Poole
- 2040 Population Employment and Income (.xls) (Lancaster County) by Woods & Poole
- 2040 Population and Retail Sales (.xls) (Lancaster County) by Woods & Poole
Reports and Summaries
- Comparison of Demographic Characteristics 2000 to 2010:
- Lancaster County Population 1970 to 2010
- Population Change for Lancaster County, Lincoln, Small Towns, and Unincorporated 2000 to 2010
- Lincoln & Lancaster County Population Estimates 1990 to 2016
- Douglas and Lancaster County Housing Units, Vacancy, and Home Ownership 1950 to 2010 by the Center for Public Affairs Research
- County-to-County Migration 2000 to 2009 (Lancaster County) by the Center for Public Affairs Research
- Lancaster County Incorporated Towns & Villages Population Change 1990 to 2003
- Comparison of Demographic Characteristics 1990 to 2000
- City of Lincoln, 2000
- Lancaster County, 2000
- Lancaster County Population Growth: Components of Change, 1990-1998
Related Links
Land Use Data
What's Up in Lincoln
Annexation Statistics
Building Permit Data
Building Permit Data from Building and Safety may be sporadic.
- City Construction Report: Monthly 2020
- County Construction Report: Monthly 2020
- City Construction Report: Annual Totals 2012-2019
- County Construction Report: Annual Totals 2012-2019
- Total Construction Report: Annual Totals 2012-2019
- County Construction Report: Housing Units Monthly Totals by Year
- County Construction Report: Housing Units Cumulative Year to Date Totals
Residential Land Inventory Review
- January 2020
- January 2019
- January 2018
- January 2017
- January 2016
- January 2015
- January 2014
- January 2013
- January 2012
- January 2011
- January 2010
- January 2009
- July 2008
- January 2008
- July 2007
- January 2007
- July 2006
- January 2006
- January 2005
- July 2004
- June 1998
- June 1997
Commercial Land Data
Major Apartment Projects
Retirement Facilities
- Major Elderly, Retirement or Domiciliary Facilities
- Map of Major Elderly, Retirement or Domiciliary Facilities
Traffic Zone Estimates and Projections
Planning Self Assessment
2013 Planning Assessment Survey
- Report of Focus Group Evaluation Process
- Download Complete Report of the Responses to the Survey with Appendices
- Report of the Responses to the Survey
- Appendix A: Comments
- Comments on Land Use Patterns and Development
- Comments on Downtown
- Comments on Housing in Lincoln
- Comments on General Appearance and Attractiveness of Lincoln
- Comments on Community Character of Lincoln, What Makes it Special and What is Worth Preserving
- Comments on Natural Resources Available in or near Lincoln
- Comments on Transportation and Mobility in Lincoln
- Comments on Whether Lincoln and Lancaster County are Meeting Your Expectations of a Great Place to Live
- Appendix B: Survey
- Appendix A: Comments
- Report of the Responses to the Survey
Rural Development
- Acreage Studies
- Build Through Acreages (Sep 2003)
- Cost of Rural Services Study (Feb 2003)
- Performance Based Standards & Overall Acreage Development Strategy; Part 1;Part 2
- Rural Residential Development: Lancaster County (Jul 1997)
Subarea Plans
- Downtown Master Plan (2018)
- South Haymarket Neighborhood Plan
- Airport West Subarea Plan (2005)
- Antelope Valley
- Southeast Lincoln/Highway 2 Subarea Plan (Amended June 15, 2004)
- Lincoln Airport F.A.R. Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study (Approved 8/2 & 8/10/2004)
- Wilderness Park Subarea Study (1999)
- Stevens Creek Basin Summary Report (April, 2001)
The following is a list of prior subarea plans. These subarea plans are no longer part of the approved Comprehensive Plan.
- Capital Beach Subarea Plan (1994)
- Crescent Green Park (1977)
- Downtown Master Plan (2005)
- Downtown Master Plan Update Report (2012)
- North 27th Street Subarea (1996)
- North 84th Street Subarea (1996)
- S1-S2 Subarea Plan (Feb. 1999)
- S.W. 27th & West A Subarea (1997)
- South Ridge Subarea Plan (1994)
Towns & Village Plans

- Bennet Comprehensive Plan, 2029
- Davey (Not Available)
- Denton Comprehensive Plan, February 1977
- Firth Comprehensive Plan, August 2019
- Hallam Comprehensive Plan for 2035
- Hickman Comprehensive Plan, 2027
- Lincoln 2040 Comprehensive Plan
- Malcolm Comprehensive Plan, 2019
- Panama Comprehensive Plan 2013
- Raymond Comprehensive Plan, May 2000
- Roca Comprehensive Plan, 2017
- Sprague-Martell Comprehensive Plan, 1976
- Waverly Comprehensive Plan, 2013 - 2033
Transportation Studies
- Complete Streets Annual Report (2019)
- 2014 Gap Analysis and Prioritization Strategy
- Bike Lane Study (2007)
- College View Neighborhood Mobility Audit (Nov 2007)
- Congestion Management Task Force Executive Summary (Oct 1996)
- Mayor's Road Design Standards Task Force (May 2008)
See the MPO Transportation Planning Projects & Reports page for more transportation studies & reports.
Tools
- Applications Overview Map
- This tool is used for researching Planning Department Applications in general geographic areas of the community. When you click on the map it will give list all applications in a 1/4 of a 1/4 section. This includes all applications submitted to the Planning Department including those that are in process of review, and ones that have been approved, denied or withdrawn. This is a good tool to use if you are looking for information on what has been approved in the area around a specific location.
- Finance Warranty Bonds
- Search for information regarding sureties posted for development improvements.
- GIS Viewer
- The GIS Viewer is the base web mapping application for the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County. The GIS Viewer allows users to search for property related information by owner, address, or parcel id number. A user may also click on a desired property to view the information.
- Map Shop
- The Map Shop offers a variety of mapping choices, including data files, printable maps and interactive maps.
- Homeowner / Neighborhood Association Viewer
- The Homeowner/Neighborhood Association Viewer provides users with a quick and easy way to find and view information related to Homeowners Associations and Neighborhood Associations within the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County. A search by Association name or map interaction will return a list of contacts by Association.
- Planning Application Tracking Service (PATS)
- The Planning Application Tracking Service (better known as PATS) is another tool that can be used to help find a project by area or, if you know the specific application number, it will pull all the information related to that application by simply inputting the number. If you see a yellow zoning sign on a property check the map in the PATS to see what kind of development is being proposed.
- Plat Name List
- Recorded and/or "In Process" Administrative Final Plats, Final Plats, and Preliminary Plats.
- Sectional Plat Maps
- Downloadable/ Printable Maps through the Development Viewer.
- Street Directory
- Find a street in Lincoln or Lancaster County. Type in the street name and get both a description of where the street is located as well as a map.
- Use Groups Search Tool
- Search for a use and find out what zoning districts that use is permitted to locate in. This tool also allows you to see all of the uses permitted in any given zoning district.
- Zoning Signs
- This is a map of where zoning signs are posted. Click on a zoning sign to see the information associated with the project.