Lawrence city commissioners to consider joining abandoned housing pilot program
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider signing on to a pilot program that would aim to convert blighted, abandoned homes into quality affordable housing.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
A Douglas County resident is building the first off-grid, tornado-resistant Earthship
The first tornado-resistant Earthship — an off-grid, self-sustaining home built with recycled material — is landing in Douglas County.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence advisory board will review these 12 affordable housing trust fund applications
Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Advisory Board will soon hear presentations from 12 applicants vying for about $3.3 million total from the city’s housing trust fund, which has $700,000 to allocate for 2027.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission approves sales tax breaks for market-rate apartments on KU’s west campus
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
Lawrence community members celebrate opening of Promise Heights housing for families
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
Ribbon cutting set for Promise Heights, new housing for families in Lawrence
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 board eyeing sites around the city for development
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.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence workshops to guide first-time homebuyers, advise on renters’ rights
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 opens family service center in Douglas County
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 Commission approves 10-year plan to address housing issues
Lawrence city commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a study and 10-year plan to address housing issues in the city.
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