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Lawrence news July 18, 2023 - 11:20 am

City of Lawrence seeks feedback on land development code updates

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is hosting several meetings this week to gather community feedback on draft updates to the document that lays out the rules and regulations for development in town.

Arts & Events July 13, 2023 - 4:04 pm

Ribbon cutting to celebrate new Lawrence bus shelter art by Indigenous artists

by Maya Hodison

A ribbon cutting this weekend will celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their new works adorning Lawrence bus stop shelters.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 12, 2023 - 1:49 pm

Funds available for affordable housing projects in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence is now accepting applications for funding from the affordable housing trust fund.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 10, 2023 - 6:26 pm

Concerns about North Lawrence camp persist as city eyes budget for new homeless programs department

by Chansi Long

As the city proposes spending $2 million on a new homeless programs department, some people experiencing homelessness, local advocates and the owner of a nearby business have expressed ongoing concerns about the city’s handling of the campsite in North Lawrence.

Lawrence news July 8, 2023 - 5:02 pm

Lawrence’s Community-Police Oversight Work Group to hold first input meeting

by Lawrence Times

A work group that is updating the way the city handles complaints about the Lawrence Police Department on Monday will hold the first of two planned community conversations.

Lawrence news July 6, 2023 - 8:23 pm

Lawrence Transit bus hub, route changes delayed until January

by Lawrence Times

The central transit station coming to Bob Billings and Crestline Drive will likely not be completed until Jan. 2, 2024, and Lawrence Transit will also delay route changes intended to align with the new station.

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Arts & Events June 29, 2023 - 3:18 pm

City of Lawrence fireworks show set for Monday at Douglas County Fairgrounds

by Lawrence Times

With food trucks, live music and a fireworks display, the city’s first annual Summerfest is coming in with a bang.

Arts & Events June 28, 2023 - 7:15 am

Lawrence’s annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition back in full swing for its 34th year

by Lawrence Times

The Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition is back in full force — and with a full exhibition for the first time since 2019, according to an announcement from the City of Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 20, 2023 - 8:57 pm

Unionized City of Lawrence workers say they’re facing retaliation for filing grievances, hostile work environment

by Chansi Long

Public sector workers held a demonstration Tuesday in front of City Hall just before the Lawrence City Commission meeting, hoping to draw attention to what they say are long ignored complaints. 

Business June 14, 2023 - 5:29 pm

Committee recommends $82K tax break for Borders building project, but votes against $830K tax rebate

by Caroline Zimmerman & Mackenzie Clark

A city committee voted Wednesday in favor of one tax break for a project to redevelop the long-vacant Borders bookstore in downtown Lawrence, but against a much larger tax incentive that First Management Inc. had requested.

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