The City of Lawrence is kicking off another budget season — and we want your input! For the third year in a row, we’re using A Balancing Act, which is an online budget simulation tool, to gather community feedback on funding priorities for the upcoming …
7th St. to close between Vermont St. and Kentucky St. Beginning Monday, February 3, contractors will close 7th St. between Vermont St. and Kentucky St. to repair a fire line in the area. A detour will be provided for nearby traffic. The City anticipates …
The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 and will be held in a hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including staff and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others …
The City of Lawrence is adjusting its yard waste collection schedule in February to better allocate resources and maintain high levels of service for our community. This February, yard waste collection will take place only on the weeks of February 10 and …
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 City of Lawrence is stepping up its recycling efforts with the launch of a new social media education campaign aimed at reducing contamination in the community’s recycling stream. With contamination levels rising and posing significant financial and …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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