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Lawrence’s new city manager looks for ‘win-win’ in city growth and development
Lawrence City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry floated the idea of a new downtown department and said the city should remain open to exploring data centers during a chamber of commerce event this week.
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Lawrence’s sustainability board to send energy policy proposal on to city commissioners
Lawrence’s environmental sustainability board wants to propose an energy benchmarking policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save renters money. Their next hurdle is to capture the attention of city commissioners.
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City of Lawrence working on bike plan updates, seeking community feedback
Lawrence and Douglas County community members can help shape the future of bicycling in town and beyond by weighing in on a bike plan update.
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Lawrence school board votes to repurpose former Centennial elementary, expand Langston Hughes
The Lawrence school board on Wednesday voted to turn the former Centennial Elementary School into a small high school program, and add additional classrooms to Langston Hughes Elementary School.
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Developers to pitch flight school for women in Lawrence as part of STAR bond projects
A women’s flight school is the newest addition to a sweeping set of proposed developments in Lawrence that a developer is seeking to link with a STAR bond district.
Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 6, 2026
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 updated bikes plan
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan that will shape bicycle safety and infrastructure priorities for the next five years.
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Douglas County Commission approves pilot for extended-stay housing at Lawrence Community Shelter
Douglas County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a pilot project that will turn some shipping container shelters at the Lawrence Community Shelter into extended-stay housing.
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Douglas County Commission discusses conservation, recreation in plan for Wakarusa River Valley
Ecological protection, recreation opportunities and cultural access are all part of Douglas County’s draft Wakarusa River Valley plan, which the county commission learned more about Wednesday.
Douglas County Commission to hear more about plan for Wakarusa River Valley
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will discuss a plan for future collaboration in the Wakarusa River Valley.
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