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Lawrence news January 23, 2023 - 5:15 am

City to hold public feedback meeting on land development code assessment

by Mackenzie Clark

A committee has assessed the document that regulates how land is used and what can be built where in Lawrence. Now, members want feedback from the public to know how well that assessment reflects needed changes.

Environment January 10, 2023 - 12:25 pm

Lawrence and Douglas County seek public’s feedback on draft wind regulations

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence and Douglas County community members are invited to a meeting Thursday and an open house on Jan. 30 to discuss a new draft of wind energy regulations.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 9, 2023 - 9:47 pm

Lawrence Parks & Rec staff plan to move forward with fees at rec centers, Prairie Park Nature Center

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend fee increases for some facilities and programs but opposed new admission fees for rec centers. But staff will likely move forward with all new and increased fees anyway.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 5, 2023 - 1:43 pm

Lawrence’s homeless programs coordinator position will be filled, city manager says

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence city manager says staff members will evaluate and seek to fill the homeless programs coordinator position, following the resignation of the first person to hold the job.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 1, 2023 - 7:00 am

Ride Lawrence Transit for free this year

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit passengers can ride fare-free in 2023, starting Monday, Jan. 2.

Lawrence news December 29, 2022 - 5:56 pm

City of Lawrence to hold meetings on proposed changes to historic resources ordinances

by Lawrence Times

The community is invited to three public meetings on proposed revisions to the chapter of Lawrence city code that deals with conservation of historic resources.

Lawrence news December 21, 2022 - 4:23 pm

Assistant city manager stepping down next month

by Lawrence Times

Assistant Lawrence City Manager Diane Stoddard is leaving her position effective Jan. 13, according to a city news release Wednesday afternoon.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 12, 2022 - 2:42 pm

City clearing residents out of North Lawrence camp for people experiencing homelessness

by Chansi Long

Jennifer Adams’ eyes were red Monday morning from crying off and on since Friday, when the city issued a batch of eviction notices to people experiencing homelessness at the support camp in North Lawrence.

Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 7, 2022 - 7:18 pm

City of Lawrence-run camp for people experiencing homelessness raises concerns for ‘family’ members who already live there

by Chansi Long

Jennifer Adams is anxious. She soon has to relocate the tent where she currently lives nestled near a shade tree. In the year and a half Adams has been homeless, the city has swept her camps six times, she said.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 29, 2022 - 9:01 pm

What is Lawrence’s land development code, and why should you care that it’s getting updated?

by Mackenzie Clark

A lot has changed in the past 16 years — but that’s not reflected in the document that lays out the regulations meant to help the city implement its vision. Here’s what to know about code updates that “have the potential to radically reshape the community.”

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