Lincoln City Welcome Center
Join us as we continue preparations for the new Lincoln City Welcome Center at the D River State Recreation Site! Extensive community outreach conducted in 2022-23 helped direct initial planning efforts, and ongoing stakeholder engagement has directed project priorities and goals. We recently began regular update meetings with the architectural/construction team and look forward to sharing new information. Follow us to stay informed as this exciting project moves forward.
Join us as we continue preparations for the new Lincoln City Welcome Center at the D River State Recreation Site! Extensive community outreach conducted in 2022-23 helped direct initial planning efforts, and ongoing stakeholder engagement has directed project priorities and goals. We recently began regular update meetings with the architectural/construction team and look forward to sharing new information. Follow us to stay informed as this exciting project moves forward.
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Lifecycle
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Project Conception
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageD River State Recreation Site was recognized as the heart of Lincoln City, for residents and visitors alike. Interest grew in honoring and preserving the location as a "gateway" to our over seven miles of beaches.
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Starting Point Design
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageInitial overall design was created in partnership with Bearing Architecture. Discussions began around the plan's feasibility, areas in need of adjustments, and areas that promised to serve the city well.
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Idea Gathering
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageMultiple outreach events were used to gather community input regarding the proposed Lincoln City Welcome Center. These ideas were analyzed and utilized to direct project elements and priorities.
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IGA Approval by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageInteragency Agreement signed by OPRD, granting Lincoln City lease approval for the wayside property.
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Proposal Evaluations
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageDrawings were submitted by a number of firms with civic construction specialization and experience. City leaders vetted submissions and unanimously selected the plan created by Bearing Architecture in partnership with Bremik Construction.
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City Council Consideration
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageProject proposal submitted for review and approval during session on February 24th, 2025.
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Updates and Adjustments
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageOriginal proposal will be adjusted according to visitation demands, community needs and events.
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Public Engagement
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageThis site and the Explore Lincoln City website will be kept up to date with plans from the City and from Bearing Architecture and Bremik Construction as the project moves forward. Stay tuned!
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Open House
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageJoin Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Public Works on December 9th from 4 - 6 pm in the City Council chambers to learn more about Welcome Center plans, process and status updates.
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Final Approval
Lincoln City Welcome Center has finished this stageCity Council will be presented with the 80% plan. Discussion and questions will follow, moving towards final approval and, ultimately, initiating construction.
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Construction Process
Lincoln City Welcome Center is currently at this stageWork will be done demolishing the current restrooms, re-creating a more efficient parking lot, and constructing the combined Welcome Center / restroom facility.
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Welcome Center Opening!
this is an upcoming stage for Lincoln City Welcome CenterProject completion, upon which both local and visiting populations can enjoy the new facilities. Information, both educational and attraction related, will be available for all who step inside. New, upgraded facilities will provide convenience for those who come to the site, whether during a workday break or as a vacation destination.
Project Documents
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Welcome Center Interior View.pdf (6.68 MB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center Front View.pdf (12.8 MB) (pdf)
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Open House Boards 120925.pdf (34 MB) (pdf)
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Lincoln City Welcome Center Open House Announcement.pdf (36.1 KB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center Questions and Answers Update3.pdf (64 KB) (pdf)
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Welcome Center Presentation_October25.pdf (2.17 MB) (pdf)
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Design Concepts for the New Welcome Center (21.7 MB) (pdf)
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GEO 2025-03 Application.pdf (289 KB) (pdf)
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GEO 2025-03 TOPO.pdf (422 KB) (pdf)
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GEO 2025-03 Updated Geotech Report.pdf (9.4 MB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 Topography.pdf (469 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 SHPO Response Letter.pdf (42.4 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 LOMA BOUNDARY.pdf (187 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 Landscape Plan - 80.pdf (171 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 Development_Review_Application.pdf (947 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 D River Land Use Narrative.pdf (61.9 KB) (pdf)
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DEV REV 2025-04 D River Land Use Drawings.pdf (3.34 MB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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Phone 541-996-1275 Email cmorgan@lincolncity.org




