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Lawrence city commissioners voted 4-1 to approve sales tax breaks for developers to construct The Crossing, a market-rate apartment complex, on KU’s west campus. The request prompted a larger discussion on the city’s economic development policy.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
A new six-unit housing development in central Lawrence will begin welcoming families in early to mid-September, offering lower-barrier housing and case management for people working to regain long-term stability.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
A local church and nonprofit will soon celebrate the opening of Promise Heights, a new six-family housing community intended to support Lawrence families experiencing housing crises.
Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board is looking at vacant lots around town that could be good spots to develop more infill housing, including near Oak Hill Cemetery, Fifth and Mississippi streets, and more.
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Two free workshops coming up at the Lawrence Public Library will help residents navigate from renting to buying housing.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
O’Connell Children’s Shelter hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday for a family service center, which staff said will offer wraparound services and three beds for kids in crisis.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a study and 10-year plan to address housing issues in the city.
Lawrence city commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday to approve sales tax breaks for a new market-rate, “townhome-style” apartment complex slated for northwest Lawrence.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider a request for tax breaks on construction materials to build market-rate apartments in west Lawrence.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday agreed to postpone their decision on whether to sell a downtown parking lot to developers planning to construct income-restricted apartments for people ages 55 and up.
