Lincoln City Council approves street projects, housing accommodations

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln City Council on Monday approved several infrastructure and development projects, including environmental and engineering services for a major downtown street improvement initiative and a land use accommodation for a collaborative living facility.

During the April 6 meeting, the council unanimously approved two professional services agreements for the A Street improvement project between Sixth and 17th streets, according to the meeting agenda. The agreements with Felsburg Holt and Ullevig for environmental services and Alfred Benesch & Company for engineering services supplemental work will advance a major street reconstruction project. A Street improvements are part of the city's broader Lincoln on the Move initiative, which uses voter-approved sales tax revenue to improve streets throughout the city.

In a 6-1 vote, the council also approved a Fair Housing Act accommodation for Oxford House Hansen Manor, allowing eight unrelated persons to reside at the collaborative living facility located at 1035 S. 12th Street. The approval includes a waiver of standard occupancy limits for residential facilities and adjusted parking requirements.

The council moved forward on two major land development items. Members voted 7-0 to approve annexation and zoning changes for 37.38 acres near the southwest corner of South 40th Street and Rokeby Road. The property, which will be rezoned from agricultural to commercial use, is part of the city's planned growth strategy for the area.

The council also approved a new University Place Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan during the meeting. The redevelopment area covers approximately 74.57 acres in the northeastern quadrant of Lincoln. The plan aims to support revitalization of the neighborhood and business district, with potential for lane reductions along the North 48th Street corridor and other infrastructure improvements.

The council also approved special designated licenses for two local wineries to sell beverages at the Haymarket Farmers Market during the 2026 season, and heard a presentation on an Immanuel Retirement Communities manager application with a hearing scheduled for April 20.

The city council meets every Monday at 3 p.m., with the exception of the last Monday of each month, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are broadcast live on LNKTV City and archived on the city's website.