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Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data
Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.
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Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 8, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission advances 2 possible downtown transit station sites
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday chose to advance two possible sites for the future Downtown Lawrence Transit Station, including the current site in the 700 block of Vermont Street.
Lawrence City Commission approves rezoning for west Lawrence affordable housing project
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved two requests to rezone properties in west Lawrence for the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority to construct affordable housing.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to consider 5 sites for downtown transit station; some opposition forming
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider five possible locations for the Downtown Transit Station, and they may hear opposition from community members who have concerns about some of the potential sites.
Grocery store, housing, hotel and parking garage part of proposed downtown Lawrence project
Developers have announced a massive new project aiming to bring a second Checkers grocery store, a hotel, housing and more to Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 1, 2024
Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.
Lawrence City Commission approves proposed reconfiguration of 9th Street
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 in favor of a plan to reconfigure Ninth Street between Illinois and Kentucky streets to three lanes from four.
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Panel to discuss proposed changes to Lawrence city government
A major change to the structure of Lawrence’s city government is on the upcoming general election ballot, and voters will have a chance Thursday to learn more about the potential impact.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Committee suggests 5 sites for downtown Lawrence Transit station
The Downtown Transit Station Steering Committee has narrowed its focus to five locations for the new station, including the current bus transfer area on Vermont Street.



