On January 23, Kansas Fights Addiction announced the recipients of more than $6 million in grants to support Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services across Kansas. The City of Lawrence was awarded $200,000 for our “City of Lawrence Fights Addiction” project, …
Stoneridge Dr. to close from 6th St. to Silverstone Dr. Beginning Monday, January 27, contractors will close Stoneridge Dr. from 6th St. to Silverstone Dr. to begin work on a new subdivision in the area. During this work, access to the Alvadora Apartments …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
In this segment, we’ll shine the spotlight on the initiatives, projects, and stories of our community partners. How the Winter Emergency Sheltering Plan brought people together Brett Hartford, Executive Director of the Homeless Resource Center has been one …
The City’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board meeting agenda for Thursday, January 23, 2025 can be found here. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm.
We invite you to share your input on the upcoming renovations to the Outdoor Aquatic Center! These changes were approved by the City Commission at their meeting on August 13 and fall within the scope defined in that vote. The renovation will focus on the …
The City of Lawrence is committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone has a place to call home. The annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a vital initiative that is part of the “A Place for Everyone” plan, underscores the importance of accurate …
City celebrates early completion of the 11th Street and Louisiana Street Improvements Project The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the successful and early completion of the 11th Street and Louisiana Street Improvements Project, a vital effort to …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The City of Lawrence, Douglas County, eXplore Lawrence and the University of Kansas, along with organizations throughout Douglas County, have established a Unified Command to coordinate preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The Unified Command aims to …
The City of Lawrence Land Development Code was adopted on second and final reading at last night’s City Commission meeting. The Land Development Code will go into effect on April 1, 2025. “It has been a years-long endeavor to update the Land Development …
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce a transformative reconstruction project for Iowa Street, spanning from 23rd Street to Irving Hill Road. This highly anticipated project is set to begin at the end of January 2025 and will deliver essential …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The meeting agenda is online here: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=5841 At the January 8, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) meeting, the CAC members voted in favor of holding a Special Meeting to discuss and …
We’re excited to announce an important change to our solid waste collection schedule starting in 2025! Designed with both our residents and hard-working Solid Waste team in mind, this update means you’ll see fewer holiday disruptions while ensuring our …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
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. …
Haskell Indian Nations University and the City of Lawrence have entered a five-year memorandum of understanding to offer educational activities and research programs at the Prairie Park Nature Center. The partnership is expected to bring education …
