UPDATE: N. 2nd/3rd St. pavement markings to occur over weekend Beginning Saturday, December 7, City contractors will work through the weekend to complete pavement markings and restriping work. On Monday, December 9, the crews will begin work on the final …
The City of Lawrence is allocating Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards to nine projects as part of the 2025 grant cycle. The Lawrence City Commission approved the awards during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Eligible projects for funding include …
The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, has issued its 2024 Municipal Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool designed to inform municipal officials, policy makers and business leaders on how well cities …
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce that it will transition its official website from www.lawrenceks.org to www.lawrenceks.gov. This change will go live on January 5, 2026, following a year-long transition period to ensure a smooth and seamless …
The City of Lawrence is proud to announce the members of its inaugural Community Budget Committee, created to bring diverse perspectives and types of inquiry to the City’s budget process. These committees will provide recommendations to the City Manager on …
The agenda for the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually. …
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This issue of the Weekly Traffic Update is being released on Wednesday, November 27, in anticipation of City Hall being closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Clinton Pkwy. eastbound lane closure at Crossgate Dr. Beginning Monday, December 2, City crews …
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One Family’s Journey Out of Homelessness Sarah Hoover has been a single mom to her two daughters for the past ten years. Six years ago, they moved to Lawrence to be closer to family, hoping for a fresh start. But when that family moved away, Sarah found …
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City offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Solid Waste Collection: There will be no trash, recycling, or yard waste collection service on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. Collection service will …
Welcome to the Affordable Housing & Homelessness E-newsletter! In this edition we’ll explore: Homeless Response Team outcomes through 11/8 Average bed night data through 11/9 Extreme Weather Emergency Shelter Plan Meet our Affordable Housing Advisory …
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the first public open house for the Bob Billings Parkway extension project. As part of the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan, the City is launching this project to design future upgrades to Bob Billings Parkway from …
City Commissioners will have a Work Session at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, to discuss the final two locations for a Downtown Transit Station. Transit staff will share initial concept site plans and updated cost analysis. The two sites are …
New Hampshire St. to close between 10th St. and 11th St. Beginning Monday, November 18, contractors will close New Hampshire St. from 10th St. to 11th St. to perform utility improvements as part of ongoing building construction. Traffic in the area will be …
he Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a Policy Board meeting on November 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Parks and Recreation South Park Conference Room at 1141 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 This meeting will be held …
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Lawrence Transit staff are excited to join the Lawrence Public Library to provide a special “Take Me for A Ride Storytime.” This collaboration between the library and the transit system will feature stories, crafts, and a real trip on the bus. Storytime …
