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Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
Business November 9, 2021 - 11:17 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves next steps toward long-term parklet program

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously voted to move forward with an extension of the city’s temporary “parklets” while staff develops a long-term program.

Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
Business November 5, 2021 - 4:00 am

Survey says most respondents like Lawrence’s parklets

by Mackenzie Clark

Most visitors to downtown Lawrence like the parking stalls-turned-al fresco dining spaces and would use them in the long term, according to the city’s recent survey.

Lawrence news November 2, 2021 - 10:16 pm

Making history: Amber Sellers is first African American woman elected to Lawrence City Commission

by Mackenzie Clark

As final ballots were counted Tuesday night, it became clear that Amber Sellers was securely in third place to win a seat on the Lawrence City Commission.

Lawrence news November 2, 2021 - 9:15 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves overnight winter emergency shelter in two community buildings

by Lucie Krisman

With temperatures dropping, Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a necessary step to help provide winter emergency shelter for those in need.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 31, 2021 - 10:15 pm

City of Lawrence prepares to open winter emergency shelters; volunteer support needed

by Mackenzie Clark

As freezing temperatures draw ever closer, the city of Lawrence is preparing to provide emergency shelter for community members experiencing homelessness and houselessness. 

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 23, 2021 - 3:57 pm

Tenants of Lawrence’s Brookwood mobile homes organizing for better conditions

by Lucie Krisman

People living in Brookwood Mobile Home Park say they’ve faced challenges ranging from delayed maintenance and sewage in the streets to rejection of rental assistance and threats of eviction.

Environment October 19, 2021 - 10:44 pm

Lawrence City Commission receives Climate Action Plan update, thanks sustainability staff

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday received an update from city staff about the progress of the Climate Action Plan and expressed excitement about moving it forward.

Lawrence-Douglas County Office of Sustainability
Environment October 18, 2021 - 5:22 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County residents can help shape Climate Action Plan

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Office wants to hear from local residents about how to address and protect the community from potential climate change risks. In addition, the Lawrence City Commission will receive an update on the Climate Action Plan on Tuesday.

Lawrence news October 13, 2021 - 9:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves duplex project on 3-2 vote, despite neighborhood concerns

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence City Commission hesitantly approved a proposed 319-bedroom duplex project on Clinton Parkway west of Iowa Street at Tuesday night’s meeting, following arguments from several neighbors about why it should be denied.

Lawrence news October 13, 2021 - 8:50 pm

Lawrence City Commission discusses field operations campus, public camera policy

by Lucie Krisman

Plans for a consolidated field operations campus and review of a draft citywide public camera policy progressed at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting.

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