This Fall, the City of Lawrence is asking residents to help stop a spooky problem before it starts. While piles of colorful leaves may look lovely and cozy, they can create real problems for our stormwater system. Why Do Leaves in the Street Matter So Much …
New Hampshire St. parking garage southwest stairwell to close for maintenance work Beginning Monday, October 13, City contractors will intermittently close the southwest stairwell in the New Hampshire St. parking garage to perform maintenance and repair …
The 15-day public comment period for this TIP Amendment starts on October 10 and will end on October 25. This TIP Amendment will come before the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board for approval on November 20, 2025 …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
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, October 13, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. in the City Commission Room. The primary format for …
Beginning Monday, October 13, City contractors working on the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project will temporarily divert the plant’s normal daily flow, approximately 8 million gallons per day (MGD), of treated wastewater into a …
The City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations Department is responding to an emergency repair on a sanitary sewer main on 27th St., east of Haskell Ave. During an inspection, crews identified a critical issue requiring immediate repair. To …
Lawrence Transit is engaging with bus riders to talk about returning fares to our on-demand service. Grants that helped pay for this service expire next year. A $3 fare will keep the service operating at current levels. A survey is available to gather …
The City of Lawrence and the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) are pleased to announce an open call for local and regional artists to apply to participate in the 2026 temporary Unmistakable Public Art Exhibition (UPAE). Formerly known as the Outdoor Downtown …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
E. 16th St. closed between Massachusetts St. and New Hampshire St. This Wednesday, October 1, private contractors closed E. 16th St. between Massachusetts St. and New Hampshire St. to perform public improvements to 1601 New Hampshire St. The City …
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Unmistakable Events Grant Program, opening for applications on October 3, 2025! Formerly known as the TGT Grant Program, this revamped initiative is proudly managed by the Parks, Recreation …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall (6 East 6th Street). This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Commissioners will be in person and online. …
The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO will be holding a TAC meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025; 2:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library in Meeting Room A. (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in- …
The UPWP is a federally required document that describes how the federal transportation planning funds allocated to the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will be used. The 30-day comment period will start on October 1 & …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The City of Lawrence invites residents to attend the Energy Conservation Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. The event is free and open to the public. The Energy Conservation Fair will bring …
