City wants public input for Lincoln Way plan

Alex Hanson

The city of Ames has scheduled three public input meetings for Wednesday and Thursday to allow discussion about the Lincoln Way Corridor.

A neighborhood workshop will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Zeke’s on 3329 Lincoln Way for those who live adjacent to Lincoln Way. A community workshop for all residents will follow from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

A final meeting for business owners will take place at 8 a.m. Thursday in the City Hall Council Chambers on 515 Clark Ave.

The Ames City Council authorized a study of the Lincoln Way corridor to explore the potential for enhancement and reinvestment. Consultants from Houseal Lavigne Associates in Chicago are working with City of Ames Planning staff to develop the Lincoln Way Corridor Plan.

The plan is set to address three areas of concern: land use and development; transportation and mobility; and urban design and character.

Ames residents are encouraged to provide input regarding the project at the meetings, but can also find more information at hlplanning.com/portals/ames/ or at the bottom of the city’s homepage at cityofames.org under “In the Spotlight.”