Lincoln Community Resources
In accordance with the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, each state’s governor appoints a State Historic Preservation Officer to oversee preservation activities. In Nebraska, the Director of the State Historical Society serves this role. Among the many programs the office administers; The National Register of Historic Places & The Nebraska Historic Tax Credit.
The Capitol Environs Commission was formed in 1987 to formalize the preservation of the architect’s original vision for the Capitol Building & its surroundings. Bertram Goodhue’s 1920 plan for the Capitol Building included 4 boulevards emanating in all 4 cardinal directions, and planned views of the building from both near and far. The commission has statutory authority over the Capitol Environs District, a 54 square block area. Building heights, setbacks, materials & landscapes are just some of the regulations that the commission oversees.
The City’s Historic Preservation Commission works with community organizations on zoning and incentives to protect & revitalize historic districts.
The Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Department provides technical information and advice to elected and appointed boards and citizens on managing the growth and development of Lincoln and Lancaster County to be efficient, orderly, and attractive, facilitate economic opportunities, and conserve natural and cultural resources.