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Welcome to Downtown Lincoln
Greetings!
Thank you for your interest in
Downtown Lincoln. As President of the Downtown Lincoln Association, I am
excited to launch DLA's first ever
e-newsletter. With your help in DLA's online poll, we were able to
find a name for the new e-newsletter: The Downtown Connection.
Connecting, after all, is what Downtown Lincoln is all about. The
information and interactivity of this on-going communication medium will allow
you to be up-to-date on all on things downtown. I encourage you to stay
connected with downtown by subscribing and forwarding The Downtown Connection
to friends and family; however, it is just as easy to unsubscribe as well, by
clicking on the link at the bottom of the e-newsletter.
Thanks for your interest in Downtown Lincoln,
Terry Uland, President
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Downtown Performance Series
The 2008 Downtown Performance Series presented by Madonna
Rehabilitation Hospital and produced by Updowntowners has begun. The series
takes place in the beautiful Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens at 1415 N
Street (behind Korn Popper) from noon until 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday beginning
May 14 through September 10, 2008. This year's schedule includes a variety of
talent designed to appeal to all ages. More...
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Eat delicious ethnic foods, including Greek, African, Indian, Italian, and great American barbeque.
Play international games, climb the rock wall, joust a friend and spend a weekend full of fun and laughter while enjoying our free inflatable games.
Enjoy more than 40 entertainment acts on two large stages, featuring headliners like No Better Cause, Harper, Paisty Jenny, Levi William, the Elders and Coco Montoya.
On June 20th
and 21st, you, your family and friends can enjoy two fun-filled
days. Admission is $3 for adults
and $1 for children 12 and under. Admission includes free inflatable games and
food and beverage tickets will be sold in strips of nine for $5. For more information call Updowntowners at 434-6902. Visit
Celebrate Lincoln's website and sign up to volunteer at the event.
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Receptacles Keep Sidewalks Clean
Cigarette receptacles can be spotted throughout downtown and have shown to be very useful for sidewalks and streets. According to DLA Maintenance Director George Pinkerton, "the more receptacles used in a specific area is directly related to a cleaner sidewalk, which makes it easier to keep downtown clean and attractive." Receptacles are $200 but a grant allows them to be
sold for $120 installed or $100 not installed. Orders are being taken now by contacting Harry Heafer at the Keep Lincoln & Lancaster County Beautiful Program, 441-8035 or hheafer@lincoln.ne.gov. The grant is from the Litter Reduction & Recycling Fund managed by the Nebraska
DEQ. Receptacles are available to any business anywhere in town but an
emphasis is placed on the downtown area due to the concentration of people,
restaurants and bars.
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Two 64
Lincoln's
latest men's retail shop has hit the streets of Downtown Lincoln in
the Stuart building on 144 N. 13th Street. Owner Matt Johnson has added a unique store to the area, which is a benefit to downtown by offering an original array of clothes and accessories. Two64 offers brands such as 10 DEEP, ALIFE, WeSC, MISHKA and CLAE to name a few. To learn more about what Two64 has to offer call 441-0195 or visit their website at twosixtyfour.com.
Billy Browns Ordinary Grill
Holyland Cuisine
Lincoln's
authentic Middle Eastern restaurant has opened a second location downtown at 1311 O Street. With
a wide range of entrees, chef and owner Yahya Forhan ensures diners a unique experience by
offering items such as Halal meals and Baklava desserts. Click here to see Holyland Cuisine's full menu options.
Sandwich Shuffle
Two neighboring sandwich shops have recently expanded
their horizons downtown. Subway has left
its location next to neighbor Jimmy Johns and moved across the street to 1317 O Street
into
the old Taco Del Mar spot. Jimmy Johns will remain in its current
location at 101 N. 14th Street but expand into Subway's vacated
space. Both restaurants have a large and growing customer base, so the move and
expansion allow for a much needed increase
in seating capacity.
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West Haymarket Arena Proposal Selected
The Lincoln Traction Partners have recently been selected by Mayor Beutler to develop the West Haymarket Arena, hotel and convention center. The focus of their proposal is the creation of a
development that represents all residents of Lincoln
and reflects our significance as the capital city of Nebraska. "Lincoln
is blessed with civic-minded residents who value thoughtful leadership with
regard to our city budget, property taxes, environmental resources,
family-based entertainment, historic preservation and equality," according to Will and Robert Scott, owners of WRK LLC. To learn more about the Lincoln Traction Partners and their proposal, click here.
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POLL OF THE MONTH RESULTS
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DLA's new e-newsletter should be called: The Downtown...
1. Connection: 44%
2. Wire 22%
3. Source 21%
4. Vision 9%
5. Informant 4%
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Downtown Performance Series
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280,700
Downtown Construction dollars spent in May.
28,000
Employees Downtown
22,712
Parking Spaces downtown.
40
Years DLA has existed.
1
DLA e-Newsletters produced.
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"The strength of any community is measured by the health of its core downtown area. I belive strongly that Downtown Lincoln is on the brink of a new, exciting future."
- Ed Swotek,
Senior Vice President
TierOne Bank
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Downtown is the city's hub for government,
education, finance and professional services, entertainment, dining,
nightlife, arts and culture, and specialty retail. Living in downtown
Lincoln is increasingly popular - the city's core has become a thriving
residential center for urban dwellers. Whatever your interests may be,
downtown Lincoln has something for everyone. Put downtown Lincoln on
YOUR "to do" list.
Downtown Lincoln Association | 206 S. 13th Street, Suitie 101 | Lincoln, NE 68508 | 402-434-6900
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