Economic Development
Pathways to Progress
Lincoln Development Services Survey Report
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The Lincoln Chamber convened a working group of industry leaders to better understand how Lincoln’s permitting and development processes are functioning in practice. As part of this effort, the group distributed a survey to a broad range of industry professionals who regularly work with the department, and the results below reflect their direct feedback and experiences. The survey also showed higher satisfaction with residential permitting timelines, which many respondents noted tend to be more straightforward and less complex than commercial and land development projects. Overall, the results show clear strengths—particularly in staff expertise, inspections, and recent improvements in communication—alongside recurring challenges related to timelines, consistency, and process clarity. These insights provide a valuable opportunity to align around solutions that improve efficiency while supporting continued growth and development in Lincoln.
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Pathways to Progress Quarterly Update
The Pathways to Progress Quarterly Update brings together industry professionals, City leaders and the Lincoln Chamber to foster open dialogue and strengthen collaboration around the development process in Lincoln.
Each forum will include updates from City staff on current initiatives, processes or educational topics, followed by an industry perspective highlighting current trends, challenges and opportunities. Attendees will also receive Chamber updates on industry trends and advocacy efforts before participating in an open discussion and Q&A designed to address questions, share insights and identify topics for future conversations.
The goal of the forum is to create a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment that improves communication, transparency and understanding of the development process while building stronger partnerships across Lincoln's development community.
Click here to register for the forum. The forum is held at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, 1128 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln.
Upcoming forum events:
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 1:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 3:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 2, 2027 | 1:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 1, 2027 | 3:30 pm
