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Economic Development Committee outlines 2025 work plan, including a housing study and community survey
Summary
The Lincoln Economic Development Committee (EDC) presented a 2025 work plan that prioritizes a four-month housing study (funded by a grant referenced in the meeting) and a community survey, plus ongoing business outreach and events work; councilmembers asked clarifying questions about coordination with schools and event responsibilities.
A representative of Lincoln’s Economic Development Committee presented the committee’s 2025 work plan, which lists a housing study, a community survey, increased business outreach through the city newsletter, and support for events as primary tasks.
The EDC presenter said the housing study will evaluate unmet housing needs and be completed in roughly four months; the work is tied to a grant the presenter described as coming through the “Norfolk Court of Commerce of Bridal Workforce Housing Grant” (language as stated in the meeting transcript). The EDC said it will work with a consultant that previously completed housing studies for other communities and that the grant timeline expects completion by June 30, 2025. The committee also plans to partner with the University of Mary’s marketing department to run a community survey during 2025.
Council members asked whether the EDC’s outreach would include school events; the presenter said the committee intends to support events but that the EDC’s work remains separate from school-run activities. The EDC also said it will help produce business-content for the city newsletter and coordinate LinkedIn events.
Why it matters: the housing study and survey are intended to provide data for developers and city decision-makers about local housing needs and business opportunities. The grant-funded housing study, if completed to schedule, will be a basis for outreach to developers and for future planning.
Ending: The council received the EDC’s 2025 work plan and discussion focused on coordination and timing; no formal action was requested at the Feb. 6 meeting.
