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The Baker Wetlands south of Lawrence will be permanently protected from development under a newly finalized restricted deed covenant, according to an announcement from Baker University.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Advocates in a Lawrence group protesting a proposed development south of town believe developers have added subsidized housing to the project to distract from its environmental and other consequences.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
An upcoming meeting will share updates to the design of the New Boston Crossing development planned for southeast of Kansas Highway 10 and Iowa Street.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The wetlands at Haskell Indian Nations University now have interpretive signage to help visitors learn about and engage in the history and significance of the lands.
About half of the proposed New Boston Crossing site rests in the floodplain, but the company’s attorneys and consultants have sought to navigate through objections raised at the city, county and federal levels.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
The Baker University Board of Trustees has voted to retain land north of the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center that the university was considering selling to be developed for affordable housing.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Members of the Haskell National Board of Regents have voiced deep concerns about the planned New Boston Crossing development as well as the possible sale of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for affordable housing development.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Baker University student protesters made it clear Monday that the potential sale of wet prairie lands near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center will not fly with them.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
A private investment company has approached Baker University about buying a parcel of land near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center for the development of affordable housing.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved eight rezoning requests connected to a project that aims to expand Lawrence southeast of the Iowa Street and Kansas Highway 10 interchange.
