September - University of Nebraska

The Lincoln Division is currently housed in temporary, leased space in downtown Lincoln in
a building not designed for 21 st Century teaching and learning needs, which are heavily
technology dependent. The space was filled as soon as it was occupied in 2005 with no room
for growth. The downtown building on a mixed usage block occupied by bars, retail, and
other businesses draws frequent objections from parents, especially NU alumni who want
their sons and daughters to experience traditional college campus life.
B. Alternatives Considered:
Remain in current leased space if lease extension is possible. Growth is limited however
because of the uncertain availability of additional space.
Two other sites on UNL’s East Campus were considered.
III. LOCATION & SITE CONSIDERATIONS
A. County: Lancaster
B. Campus: University of Nebraska Lincoln East Campus
C. Proposed Project Site: The new College of Nursing Facility will be located on the parcel just
north of the College of Dentistry and east of the Maxwell Arboretum. The site plan illustrates
the location of the proposed building on East Campus.
D. Statewide Inventory: To be assigned after construction.
E. Influence of project on existing site conditions:
1. Relationship to Neighbors: The proposed site is located on an interior parcel of the
UNL East Campus located just north of the College of Dentistry and northeast of the
Maxwell Arboretum. Existing surface parking lots are located to the north and east
and tennis courts are located further to the east of the property.