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Urban Development Department

Economic Development Activities
Facade Improvement Program

 

Through the Facade Improvement Program, the City of Lincoln provides loans to owners of buildings in eligible, older commercial areas. Financing is used to compliment and encourage private investment. The goal is to redevelop or renovate sub-standard commercial structures as shown in the following examples.
Improvements to 2701 O Street included: enclosing the staircase and deck on the southwest corner of the building, replacing the siding with stucco, and installing new windows and awnings. SE corner of 27th & O Streets -- before facade improvements
SE corner of 27th & O Streets -- after facade improvements
Improvements to 1731 O Street included: window and door replacement, new canopy and signage, exterior lighting and a completely new store front. DAV Thrift Store, 1731 O Street, before facade improvements
DAV Thrift Store, after facade improvements

Urban Development Current Projects