LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln city officials have approved a plan for new housing in its historic Haymarket District.

The city selected the Lumberworks Lofts proposal to build three buildings on the west and north sides of its garage in the south Haymarket. Mayor Chris Beutler announced the approval Thursday.

The $11.1 million development on Canopy Street is expected to include 48 housing units, 8,000 square feet of office space and 15,000 square feet of retail space.

Buetler says the move comes as more and more residents are choosing to live downtown and in the neighboring Haymarket District.