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Lawrence news October 9, 2024 - 8:45 pm

What Lawrence’s ballot question on the city’s ‘form of government’ actually means

by Mackenzie Clark

There’s a lot of confusion around the ”form of government” question on Lawrence voters’ ballots this November. Here’s what it actually means, plus potential pros and cons if voters approve it.

Lawrence news October 8, 2024 - 11:29 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 8, 2024

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 8, 2024 - 8:31 pm

Lawrence City Commission advances 2 possible downtown transit station sites

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday chose to advance two possible sites for the future Downtown Lawrence Transit Station, including the current site in the 700 block of Vermont Street.

Lawrence news October 8, 2024 - 7:17 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves rezoning for west Lawrence affordable housing project

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved two requests to rezone properties in west Lawrence for the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority to construct affordable housing.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 7, 2024 - 1:58 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider 5 sites for downtown transit station; some opposition forming

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider five possible locations for the Downtown Transit Station, and they may hear opposition from community members who have concerns about some of the potential sites.

Business October 4, 2024 - 5:33 pm

Grocery store, housing, hotel and parking garage part of proposed downtown Lawrence project

by Cuyler Dunn

Developers have announced a massive new project aiming to bring a second Checkers grocery store, a hotel, housing and more to Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence. 

Lawrence news October 1, 2024 - 10:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 1, 2024

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Lawrence news October 1, 2024 - 8:44 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves proposed reconfiguration of 9th Street

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 in favor of a plan to reconfigure Ninth Street between Illinois and Kentucky streets to three lanes from four.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Education October 1, 2024 - 7:49 pm

Panel to discuss proposed changes to Lawrence city government

by Lawrence Times

A major change to the structure of Lawrence’s city government is on the upcoming general election ballot, and voters will have a chance Thursday to learn more about the potential impact.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 1, 2024 - 9:20 am

Committee suggests 5 sites for downtown Lawrence Transit station

by Lawrence Times

The Downtown Transit Station Steering Committee has narrowed its focus to five locations for the new station, including the current bus transfer area on Vermont Street.

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