We’re pleased to announce that nominations are officially open for the 25th annual Phoenix Awards. This is a milestone year celebrating 25 years of honoring outstanding artistic achievement in the Lawrence community! Since their creation in 1996, the …
Please note: The regular Cultural Arts Commission meeting originally scheduled for June 11 has been rescheduled to June 18 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Parks, Recreation and Culture Administrative Building in South Park (1141 …
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, June 9, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. in the City Commission Room. The primary format for …
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The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO will be holding a Policy Board meeting on June 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Lawrence Public Library in Meeting Room A. (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in- …
The City of Lawrence is thrilled to announce the launch of our new economic development website: GrowLawrence.org. The site reflects our vibrant heartland community, skilled workforce, and strong sense of renewal. The new website is part of the City’s …
Michigan St. street maintenance work to extend from 6th St. to 2nd St. Beginning Monday, June 9, City contractors will extend work on Michigan St. from 6th St. to 2nd St. as a part of the City’s 2025 street maintenance program. This work includes milling, …
The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 and will be held in a hybrid format either in-person at the Solid Waste Annex (SWAN) Building at 320 NE Industrial Lane or in attendance via Zoom. Virtual participation is …
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2025 Street Maintenance Program work to begin June 2 Beginning Monday, June 2, work will begin in several locations across Lawrence for the 2025 Street Maintenance program. Street maintenance is a key part of how we care for Lawrence. These improvements …
The City’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board meeting agenda for Thursday, May 29, 2025 can be found here. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm.
The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO will be holding a TAC meeting on June 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library in Meeting Room A. (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, …
Lawrence Ave. to close between 7th St. and 8th St. for emergency storm sewer repair Beginning Tuesday, May 27, City crews will close Lawrence Ave. between 7th St. and 8th St. to perform an emergency repair on a failing storm sewer in the area. A signed …
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Got old electronics collecting dust in your home? Don’t toss them in the trash—recycle them the right way! The City of Lawrence, in partnership with Teknix Solutions, is proud to host the 2025 Electronics Recycling Event Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 …
The City of Lawrence is working with neighbors in East Lawrence to develop an East Lawrence Neighborhood plan. In 2021, the Planning Commission authorized the Planning & Development Services Department to create neighborhood plans to incorporate into …
This week, the City of Lawrence is celebrating National Public Works Week by shining a spotlight on the incredible team that keeps Lawrence moving, flowing, growing—and glowing! From street repairs to stormwater, from clean water to compost piles, the …
The City of Lawrence is inviting our community to share feedback on memberships and fees at parks and recreation facilities. As part of the 2026 budget process, Lawrence City Commission asked the Parks, Recreation and Culture department to propose a …
Traffic shift on Iowa St. for reconstruction project As part of the Iowa Street Reconstruction Project, the City of Lawrence implemented a traffic shift to accommodate the next phase of construction. This week, crews began re-striping and adjusting …
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