The City of Lawrence has released its 2026 Construction Preview, a quick, community-friendly guide to major City projects and transportation improvements planned for the year ahead, including project timelines, expected traffic impacts, and ways to stay …
24th St. Storm Sewer replacement project to begin February 2 On Monday, February 2, City contractors will begin construction work for a storm sewer replacement project along the south side of 24th St. between Poderosa Dr. and Home Cir. During this work, …
The City of Lawrence, in partnership with the Lawrence Arts Center, invites community members to a special screening of the documentary Join or Die at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Free State High School. View Join or Die trailer here. The evening …
The City of Lawrence is inviting residents to participate in a community housing survey as part of the Lawrence Affordable Housing Study, an 8- to 10-month effort focused on better understanding housing needs, experiences, and priorities in our community. …
Lawrence City Commissioner Amber Sellers has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) University Communities Council. Commissioner Sellers was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar …
Join the city’s Historic Resources staff at an open house meeting to learn about the potential listing of Watson Park on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places. The Lawrence Register of Historic Places is the City of Lawrence’s list of significant …
The City of Lawrence has added 13 temporary parking spaces on 9th Street between Tennessee St. and the road closure to support local businesses impacted by ongoing construction associated with the Jayhawk Watershed project. The temporary spaces are …
With a winter storm expected to bring snowfall and dangerously cold wind chills to the Lawrence area, the City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) Department is preparing for deteriorating travel conditions. MSO crews are out today pre- …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Each year, the City of Lawrence prepares a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which allows the City to identify the needs of the community and prepare a long-term funding strategy to meet those needs. It includes any projects that involve needed …
The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is updating the Lawrence Bikes Plan with a focused effort on identifying alignments to close gaps in the Lawrence Loop Shared Use Path. Closing gaps in the loop has been a high priority …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The Connected City Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall, 6 East 6th Street Lawrence, KS 66044 and via Zoom video conference. The meeting agenda is online here: City of Lawrence …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
After nearly three and a half years of dedicated service, Judge Chris Kopecky will retire as the presiding Municipal Court Judge for the City of Lawrence. His last day will be March 2, 2026. Judge Kopecky was selected following a competitive national …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The agenda for the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online. The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 12, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. in the City Commission Room. The primary format for …
The 15-day public comment period for this TIP Amendment starts on January 8 and will end on January 23. This TIP Amendment will come before the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board for approval on February 19, 2026. …
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