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Lawrence news December 17, 2025 - 8:53 pm

Planning Commission recommends zoning changes for former Dragon’s Hoard site, Bert Nash housing

by Mackenzie Clark

Planning commissioners gave nods of approval to one zoning request to allow houses to be built at the former Dragon’s Hoard location and another for Bert Nash to construct apartments off Sixth and Rockledge.

Lawrence news December 10, 2025 - 8:24 pm

Lawrence’s affordable housing board hopes to consider students, funding and more in forthcoming study

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board members today identified topics they hope to see addressed in an upcoming housing study, from the university student rental market to new ways to fund housing initiatives.

Lawrence news December 9, 2025 - 9:29 pm

Lawrence City Commission rejects Alvamar apartment complex plan

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday voted 4-1 to reject a preliminary plan for a 200-unit apartment complex in west Lawrence’s Alvamar neighborhood.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 9, 2025 - 6:58 pm

Lawrence city commissioners approve high-density zoning in Oread neighborhood

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners have approved a request to rezone property near KU’s campus for developers to build the densest housing allowed in the city.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 22, 2025 - 8:27 pm

Planning commission signs off on rezoning request for high-density housing near KU

by Mackenzie Clark

The planning commission has approved a request to rezone property near KU’s campus, another step toward plans to build the highest-density housing yet in the city.

Lawrence news October 16, 2025 - 10:59 pm

Plans in progress to rezone area, demolish 5 buildings to build high-density housing near KU

by Mackenzie Clark

Developers are pushing to rezone space south of the “Triangle” bar district near KU’s campus, ultimately to demolish five buildings and construct one of the densest housing developments yet in the city. 

Lawrence news January 7, 2025 - 9:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission denies Alvadora Apartments’ request to remove eastern gate

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted against allowing Alvadora Apartments to remove the gate that blocks residents’ access to one of the complex’s two entrances.

Lawrence news April 9, 2024 - 8:37 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves first step of Mass Street redesign, requests further info on protected bike lanes

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a concept design for a reconfiguration of part of Massachusetts Street, asking city staff members to look into protected bike lanes and bring back more information.

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