19th St. to close at Alabama St. for storm sewer project Beginning Monday, July 15, City contractors will close 19th St. at Alabama St. to perform repairs as a part of the 20th St. East Storm Sewer project. Motorists will be detoured to 23rd St. via …
The City of Lawrence is currently accepting applications for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Eligible projects for funding include the following projects for residents living at or below 80% AMI: The acquisition, rehabilitation, and/or development of …
Lawrence City Manager Craig Owens, along with City staff, presented the 2025 City Manager’s Recommended Budget at the Lawrence City Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 9. The following materials from that presentation are available to review: The …
Bus route and schedule changes were made in January and February this year, due to the opening of Central Station, the implementation of the Route Redesign Study, and feedback from riders. Going forward, Lawrence Transit will be back on track to make …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission‘s Wednesday, June 10, 2024, regular monthly meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14. For more information, contact: Porter Arneill, Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation, Arts and …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
2024 Street Maintenance Program to begin July 8 Beginning Monday, July 8, City contractors will begin work on the 2024 Street Maintenance Program, including the following locations: Site A – The east half of North Lawrence from N 7th St. to N 9th St.; Oak …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting on July 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, however, it is anticipated that …
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, July 8, at the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, Kathy Fode Room, 1141 Massachusetts St. …
Lawrence community members encouraged to apply! The City of Lawrence is announcing a new structure for City boards and commissions to better align their work with the City’s strategic plan. The terms for current board and commission members will be …
Riverfront Parking Garage repair project to begin July 1 Beginning Monday, July 1, City contractors will begin the Riverfront Parking Garage Maintenance Repairs project. These repairs will affect the entire parking garage, with work being divided into …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Additional service alterations are noted below. SOLID WASTE: There will be no residential solid waste collection on Thursday, July 4. Trash and recycling …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
City introduces new Drone Show for Summerfest 2024 The City of Lawrence is thrilled to offer our second year of Summerfest – a spectacular free community event to kick off your Independence Day celebrations! At this unmistakably Lawrence event, you can …
The City of Lawrence will temporarily close Water Tower Park from July 8 through July 13 to allow the contractor to perform necessary construction activities and existing tower removal. During this time, access to the playground and picnic area will be …
This year’s event includes local music, crafts, kid’s activities, food trucks and a drone show! On Wednesday, July 3, the City of Lawrence is hosting Summerfest 2024, celebrating our country’s independence and Lawrence’s unmistakable identity! The Crafts …
