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How downtown Lincoln looks and develops over the next 20 years could be shaped by a new master plan that may change zoning rules, encourage more housing and make some development easier to approve.
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Residents will have a chance to weigh in Sept. 19 during a community meeting for the downtown Lincoln master plan and its objective design and development standards.
The meeting will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln Community Center, 2010 First St., and will cover the city’s ongoing plans for downtown, including new housing and local businesses, walkability, public spaces and the overall character of the area.
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Residents are invited to learn more about the plan, share their ideas and help shape the future of downtown.
The plan, which got underway in 2024, is now entering its final year. City staff and consultants are working on recommendations that could affect how downtown develops, including where housing and other uses may be located and how future buildings and development are designed. The city also is considering removing zoning barriers and expediting development approvals, while studying whether to use an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District to help finance improvements downtown.
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The project is intended in part to encourage mixed-use infill development and expand affordable housing options downtown, according to city planning documents.
Both English and Spanish sessions will be available to make it easier for more members of the community to participate.
The project is being developed with Berkeley-based Opticos Design, Inc., and builds on the city’s previous downtown code audit, which largely dates back to the 1970s. The 2023 audit found that existing zoning rules were creating barriers to new downtown housing and recommended changes including higher residential densities, lower parking requirements and streamlined approvals for housing.
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