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The planning team would like to thank the residents, property owners, elected officials, city staff, and business owners who participated in the development of Bennet’s Downtown Economic Development Plan. Assistance from all has been invaluable and has been used to create the vision and recommendations laid out in this Plan. Much appreciation to the American Legion Post 280 of Bennet, Nebraska for their contributions during the public engagement portion of this process. We also very much appreciate Keith Marvin and Mason Herrman from Marvin Planning Consultants (MPC), the City staff and the Planning Commission team of Bennet who guided the development of this document.  PLAN PRODUCED BY:

Matt Bolander Tristen Brown Lynsey Byers Mia Haschenburger Tanner Hiemer Rabah Khan Chrissy Land Kyle McLaughlin MC Raterman Ruva Tsoka

WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM: Tom Bliss, Executive Director, SENDD Keith Marvin, President & Founder, MPC Mason Herrman, Community Planner, MPC Kerry McCullough-Vondrak, College of Architecture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course: CRPL 990 Planning Studio Instructor: Dr. Zhenghong Tang

WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM:

Tom Bliss, Executive Director, SENDD Keith Marvin, President & Founder, MPC Mason Herrman, Community Planner, MPC Kerry McCullough-Vondrak, College of Architecture, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

The City Council adopted a new fee schedule on February 12, 2024.  This schedule includes changes in the garbage rates, pet licenses and building permits/plan reviews.  

The City of Bennet has approved the temporary traffic flow during construction of the Bennet Elementary School.

The PDF below shows a map and explanation.

Lancaster County is encouraging County residents located outside of Lincoln city limits to take a brief survey about current and future internet service in the County.  Please open the document below and scan the Resident Survey QR code on your smart phone  or visit:               

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BHC62ZB

 This is a time for your voice to be heard to help expand internet service in the City of Bennet!