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
Beginning around Friday, November 1, we’ll be shutting off outdoor drinking fountains, water features, and most park restrooms for the colder months to protect pipes from freezing and make space for some seasonal maintenance. One exception is the restroom …
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 …
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture
For the third year in a row, bus service will be free of charge in Lawrence. This includes all fixed-route, paratransit, and on-demand trips. Fare free service started as a pilot program in 2023 and is now evaluated on an annual basis for renewal. “ …
The City of Lawrence is creating a Community Budget Committee to bring in additional perspectives earlier in this year’s budget process. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the City’s budget and make recommendations to the City Manager to …
The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting on November 5, 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 …
13th St. to close between Jayhawk Blvd. and Louisiana St. Beginning Monday, October 28, contractors with KU will close W 13th St. from Jayhawk Blvd. to Louisiana St. to begin work on KU building improvements. The City anticipates this work to end November …
Up & coming affordable housing projects in Lawrence The Kansas Housing Resource Corporation has just announced their 2024 Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) awards. There are two projects happening in Lawrence that the City has been actively …
