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Lincoln's council approved plans that could open nearly 1,000 acres along the South Beltway
The South Beltway plan covers 971 acres and nine property owners
- 971
- acres that could open for development
- 9
- property owners in the South Beltway Coalition
- 3
- measures the council approved Oct. 26
- 2
- employment parks in the development plans
Source: KLIN
If you've wondered where Lincoln grows next, look south. The City Council approved planning changes and agreements that could open about 971 acres near the South Beltway for housing, shops and industry. The area runs generally from South 27th Street to South 68th Street.
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Ball talked it up Tuesday on KLIN's LNK Today. He said the plans mix market-rate and affordable housing, recreational trails and two employment parks. "All of that follows more rooftops," Ball said. He also said some traditional industrial areas are nearing floodplains, where building gets "very expensive or sometimes prohibitive."
- Planning Commission: unanimously recommended approval
- Saltillo Road: three roundabouts and one turn-lane improvement, in two phases
- Funding: some roadwork gets Lincoln on the Move support
The council approved three measures Oct. 26
| Measure | What it does |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Plan amendment | Moves land to Tier 1, Priority B |
| Development agreement | Sets framework for urbanization and infrastructure |
| Interlocal agreement | Coordinates Saltillo Road improvements |
Source: KLIN
Ball spoke Tuesday morning, on an Election Day when Lincoln residents turned out at polling places.
