Lincoln Mayor Seth Goodman indicates the Depot project in downtown Lincoln is now on hold until some state funds are freed up. He calls it a huge relief to know there is finally a budget to allow that to continue. 

 

 

Mayor Goodman explains the project's target completion time was at the end of June. The project has several streets and outlets closed down and indicates they could really use some of those to re-open for the business and residential community.

 

 

The Depot still does not have anything set to go in to it once it is completed. Mayor Goodman says it is still up in the air as to what will go in but he points to an organization like the tourism agency as a potential good fit, among several others.

 

 

Mayor Goodman explains there is a common misconception surrounding the financing behind the Depot project. Many in the community say the City paid too much to do that project but he says the reality is, most of the project was paid for through various grants.

 

 

The Depot is just one of many projects happening in the community this summer. Work will soon begin on a new McDonald's on the community's west side along with a new Dunkin' Donuts.