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 …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
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 …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Beginning Thursday, November 14, contractors for the City’s 6th St. improvement project will change the traffic control along 6th St. from Massachusetts St. to Kentucky St. to begin pavement work on the inside lanes. This phase of the project is scheduled …
The City of Lawrence has formally announced its departure from the current lease at the Riverfront Plaza, where Municipal Court and Planning & Development Services (PDS) are located. This move represents a reorganization of City services, aimed at …
The City’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board meeting agenda for Thursday, November 14, 2024 can be found here. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm.
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the launch of the newly rebranded Unmistakable Events Grant Program, opening for applications on November 8, 2024! Formerly known as the TGT Grant Program, this revamped initiative is proudly managed by the Parks …
As autumn wraps up and winter approaches, we’re calling on our residents to help keep Lawrence’s stormwater system clear and healthy! Fallen leaves are beautiful on the ground, but when they end up in storm drains, they can create real issues for our local …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Wakarusa Dr. project to be completed more than a month ahead of schedule The City is thrilled to announce that our Wakarusa Dr. reconstruction project is set to be completed the week of November 11, six weeks ahead of our anticipated schedule. Our …
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