The City of Lawrence is pleased to announce the hiring of Susie Carson as the City’s new Director of Economic Development. Carson brings more than 15 years of economic development and chamber leadership experience, with a strong record of supporting …
The Phoenix Awards honor remarkable artistic contributions within our community. Every two years, the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission invites the public to nominate individuals whose creativity, service, and dedication have made a meaningful impact on …
The City of Lawrence is reminding residents and businesses that, beginning Monday, December 1, one block of 9th St. from Indiana St. to Louisiana St. will be fully closed to traffic as the next phase of the Jayhawk Watershed stormwater project begins. This …
Whenever winter weather approaches, the City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) Department is ready to keep our streets, sidewalks, and neighborhoods safe. When snow and ice are in the forecast, our City crews will begin pretreating …
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The City’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board meeting agenda for Thursday, November 20, 2025, is available here. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm.
On November 17, the Connected City Advisory Board approved a $3 fare for on-demand bus service. Lawrence Transit On Demand is door-to-door service that runs overnight and on Sunday. Riders book through an app to schedule trips and track their ride. …
Collaborative event with the Kansas Leadership Center Journal encourages open, respectful civic dialogue The City of Lawrence, as a member of the A Place for Everyone coalition, is proud to support a meaningful community conversation on one of our most …
As winter approaches, the City of Lawrence is sharing updated information to help community members understand how to access emergency inclement-weather sheltering for the 2025–2026 season. All winter shelter operations will be provided through the …
Beginning Monday, December 1, the City of Lawrence will close one block of 9th St. from Indiana St. to Louisiana St. to begin the next phase of the Jayhawk Watershed stormwater project. This project was created in response to ongoing localized flooding …
Kansas River dredging work completed; Burcham Park parking lot reopened The City of Lawrence is pleased to announce that the dredging work along the Kansas River near Burcham Park is now complete. On Sunday, November 9, City crews reopened the Burcham Park …
Lawrence Transit has been celebrating the system’s 25th anniversary all year. This month, a new online shop brings transit fans a way to support their local public transit system while sporting some fun gear. The Transit Shop includes several types of bags …
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The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO will be holding a Policy Board meeting on November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Lawrence Public Library in Meeting Room A. (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Virtual …
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The Connected City Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025. This meeting has been moved to 6:00 pm to allow staff and board members to attend the North Lawrence Corridor Study engagement opportunity. The meeting will be held in …
Community Visioning Workshop scheduled for November 17 at Woodlawn Elementary The City of Lawrence invites residents, business owners, and visitors to help shape the future of one of Lawrence’s most distinctive neighborhoods through the North Lawrence …
After six and a half years of service as City Manager of the City of Lawrence and more than three decades in local government, Craig S. Owens has announced his intention to conclude his tenure with the City of Lawrence in May 2026. “This decision comes …
UPDATE: This release was updated to fix an error about the date of the ATC alley sale and closure. That event occurs on Friday, November 7. Bob Billings Pkwy. lane closure between Kasold Dr. and Monterey Way On Wednesday, November 12, City crews will …
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