The City of Lawrence is proud to announce the completion of our comprehensive 6th Street Improvements Projects, marking a milestone in our efforts to maintain and enhance one of the city’s busiest and most vital corridors! This multi-phase project, made …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, City Commissioners will decide on a location for the Downtown Transit Station. The final two options are: The next steps in the process are: 12/17: City Commission votes on a preferred site. 12/17 – Q2 2025: KDOT assists in completing …
Southbound McDonald Dr. ramp onto Rockledge Rd. to close for utility work Beginning Monday, December 16, contractors with Black Hills Energy will close the ramp onto Rockledge Rd. from southbound McDonald Dr. to perform maintenance work on a gas main. This …
In an effort to make it easier for utility billing customers to clear their outstanding account balances, the City of Lawrence will begin offering payment arrangements for eligible customers. Payment arrangements will be available starting Monday, Dec. 23. …
With the departure of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM) Chief Richard Llewellyn, the City of Lawrence will be conducting a nationwide search for the next Chief of LDCFM. Work is already underway to identify a recruitment firm that can assist …
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The City of Lawrence’s Municipal Services and Operations Department (MSO) is proud to announce the receipt of a prestigious engineering award from the Kansas Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) recognizing our innovative and …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Commissioners will be in person at City Hall and online. Individuals may join …
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Homeless Response Team outcomes through 12/3 We’ve recently made a small but meaningful change in how we present the work of our Homeless Response Team. While the data may look a little different, the essence of the work remains the same—building …
The City of Lawrence is inviting residents to embrace their creativity and Lawrence pride by participating in our 2024 Snow Plow Naming Contest! From December 6 through December 13, Lawrence residents can submit their most imaginative, hilarious, or …
UPDATE: N. 2nd/3rd St. pavement markings to occur over weekend Beginning Saturday, December 7, City contractors will work through the weekend to complete pavement markings and restriping work. On Monday, December 9, the crews will begin work on the final …
The City of Lawrence is allocating Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards to nine projects as part of the 2025 grant cycle. The Lawrence City Commission approved the awards during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Eligible projects for funding include …
The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, has issued its 2024 Municipal Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool designed to inform municipal officials, policy makers and business leaders on how well cities …
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce that it will transition its official website from www.lawrenceks.org to www.lawrenceks.gov. This change will go live on January 5, 2026, following a year-long transition period to ensure a smooth and seamless …
The City of Lawrence is proud to announce the members of its inaugural Community Budget Committee, created to bring diverse perspectives and types of inquiry to the City’s budget process. These committees will provide recommendations to the City Manager on …
