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| Jul 10, 2026 | *New* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Monday, July 13, 2026 | The agenda for the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online.
The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. in the City Commission Room. The primary ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | City of Lawrence Offers June Parking Promotion to Support Downtown Visits and Events | The City of Lawrence is making it easier and more affordable to visit downtown throughout the month of June.
From June 8 through June 30, visitors can receive $2.00 off downtown parking when they pay for parking through one of the City’s mo... |
| May 6, 2026 | *New* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board May 11 Agenda | The agenda for the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online.
The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. in the City Commission Room. The primary f... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | City of Lawrence Invites Community Input on 2027 Operating Budget Priorities | The City of Lawrence is inviting community members to play an active role in shaping the city’s future by sharing their priorities and ideas for the 2027 operating budget. Residents can get started by registering with the City’s new online ... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Share your ideas! City requests 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan submissions | Each year, the City of Lawrence prepares a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which allows the City to identify the needs of the community and prepare a long-term funding strategy to meet those needs. It includes any projects that i... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | City Awarded Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant | The City of Lawrence has been selected for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to support new safety work focused on reducing serious injuries and fatalities on local streets.
This gr... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Aviation Advisory Board October 21 Agenda | The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 and will be held in a hybrid format either in-person at the Solid Waste Annex (SWAN) Building at 320 NE Industrial Lane or in attendance via Zoom. Virtual parti... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Unmistakable Events Grant Program application opens October 3! | The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Unmistakable Events Grant Program, opening for applications on October 3, 2025! Formerly known as the TGT Grant Program, this revamped initiative is proudly managed by the P... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Something’s Smoking — And That’s a Good Thing: City to Conduct Sewer Smoke Testing in Quail Run Neighborhood | Beginning Tuesday, September 30, you may see harmless smoke rising from manholes, yards, or storm drains in the Quail Run neighborhood. This practice plays a key role in the City’s commitment to keeping our sewer system healthy and efficien... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | City hosts ribbon cutting for new turf fields | The City of Lawrence will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new multipurpose turf fields at the Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. The ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19.
The renovation projec... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | City of Lawrence announces departure of Human Resources Director Megan Dodge | The City of Lawrence today announced that Megan Dodge, Director of Human Resources, will be departing the organization for a new opportunity, effective November 14.
City Manager Craig Owens expressed deep appreciation for Dodge’s leadership... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Aviation Advisory Board September 10 Agenda | The Aviation Advisory Board WILL BE meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 and will be held in a hybrid format either in-person at the Solid Waste Annex (SWAN) Building at 320 NE Industrial Lane or in attendance via Zoom. Vir... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | City of Lawrence introduces enhancements to improve inspection process | The City of Lawrence Planning & Development Services (PDS) Department is introducing two customer service enhancements to improve the City’s inspection services: Video Recorded Inspections (VRI) and SelecTXT.
Video Recorded Inspections ... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Lawrence Wins Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas Award | The City of Lawrence is proud to announce that the Clinton Water Treatment Plant has been awarded Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas at the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association (KsAWWA) and the Kansas Water Environment Assoc... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Recycle Right: How a 16.2% Contamination Rate Costs Our Community | Don’t have time to read everything? Here’s a quick summary:
The City’s recycling contamination rate was 16.2% this spring, exceeding the 10% target set by the contract with our recycling processor, HAMM. As a result, every load of recycling... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | City of Lawrence Announces Establishment of the John and Carol Nalbandian Fund to Support Parks, Recreation and Culture Access | The City of Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is honored to announce the establishment of the John and Carol Nalbandian Fund, made possible through a generous $25,000 endowment gift from Dr. John Nalbandian, professor emerit... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Weekly Traffic Update: June 27, 2025 | 19th St. watermain replacement project to begin July 9
Beginning Wednesday, July 9, the City will begin work on a watermain replacement project. City contractors will start this process by closing westbound 19th St. from Massachusetts St. t... |
| May 16, 2025 | Share your feedback! Memberships and fees at Parks and Recreation facilities | The City of Lawrence is inviting our community to share feedback on memberships and fees at parks and recreation facilities.
As part of the 2026 budget process, Lawrence City Commission asked the Parks, Recreation and Culture department to ... |
| May 5, 2025 | City of Lawrence updates policy for serving homeless from other communities | To manage and prioritize the limited resources available for homeless services within Lawrence, the City of Lawrence instituted a policy for serving homeless individuals who come from other communities in August 2024. After using the policy... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY OF LAWRENCE 2025 ACTION PLAN OF THE 2023–2027 CONSOLIDATED PLAN | Members of the Lawrence City Commission will conduct a public hearing on the 2025 Annual Action Plan of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, including the 2025 Investment Summary, during their regular meeting that will be held at 5:45 p.m. on T... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board April 14 Agenda | The agenda for the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online.
The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. in the City Commission Room. The primary... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | City seeking community input for Lawrence Bike Plan Update | Help shape the next phase of bicycling in Lawrence. The Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is updating the Lawrence Bike Plan, building on the progress made over the past five years. This update will refine exi... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Aviation Advisory Board April 2 Agenda | The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 and will be held in a hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including staff and the public. Some staff will be present in the room... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Lawrence Bikes Plan Steering Committee February 26 Agenda | Lawrence-Douglas County
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Lawrence Bikes Plan Update Steering Committee Meeting
The Lawrence Bikes Plan serves as a guide for the City of Lawrence to achieve safe, comfortable, and accessible cycling i... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | City facilities closed on Tuesday, February 18 | Due to the upcoming winter storm, City facilities, including City Hall and all Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is due to the forecasted winter storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions... |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Call for Artists – 2025 Annual Outdoor Public Art Exhibition | The City of Lawrence and the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission (LCAC) are excited to announce an open call for professional artists (18+) to participate in the 2025 Annual Outdoor Public Art Exhibition. Previously known as the Outdoor Downt... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board February 10 Agenda | The agenda for the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online.
This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Board members will be in person. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participa... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Community engagement opportunities for 2025 Budget Season | The City of Lawrence is kicking off another budget season — and we want your input! For the third year in a row, we’re using A Balancing Act, which is an online budget simulation tool, to gather community feedback on funding priorities for ... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | City of Lawrence Weekly Traffic Update: January 17, 2025 | City celebrates early completion of the 11th Street and Louisiana Street Improvements Project
The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the successful and early completion of the 11th Street and Louisiana Street Improvements Project, a vi... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Haskell Indian Nations University and the City of Lawrence launch partnership at Prairie Park | Haskell Indian Nations University and the City of Lawrence have entered a five-year memorandum of understanding to offer educational activities and research programs at the Prairie Park Nature Center. The partnership is expected to bring ed... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Update: Solid Waste service changes following winter storm | The City of Lawrence is committed to ensuring the safety of our community and our Solid Waste crews as we navigate the lingering effects of this weekend’s winter storm. To adapt to these challenging conditions, solid waste services will ope... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Cultural Arts Commission January 8 Agenda | The meeting agenda is online here: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=5794
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, starting at 7:3... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | City of Lawrence Prepares Emergency Sheltering Plan for Severe Winter Weather | The City of Lawrence is taking proactive steps to ensure community safety during a forecasted winter storm expected from January 4–6. The severe weather will include snow, sleet, ice, high winds, and extended freezing temperatures. Resident... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Cultural Arts Commission December 11 Agenda | The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Commissioners will be in person at City Hall and online. Indivi... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Let it Snow… Plow Names! Announcing the Snow Plow Naming Contest | The City of Lawrence is inviting residents to embrace their creativity and Lawrence pride by participating in our 2024 Snow Plow Naming Contest! From December 6 through December 13, Lawrence residents can submit their most imaginative, hila... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | City announces nine recipients of Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards | The City of Lawrence is allocating Affordable Housing Trust Fund awards to nine projects as part of the 2025 grant cycle. The Lawrence City Commission approved the awards during their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
Eligible projects for ... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Lawrence earns perfect score on Municipal Equality Index | The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, has issued its 2024 Municipal Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool designed to inform municipal officials, policy makers and business leaders on how w... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | City announces Thanksgiving holiday closures, service alterations | City offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Solid Waste Collection: There will be no trash, recycling, or yard waste collection service on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. Collect... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Unmistakable Events Grant Program application opens November 8! | The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the launch of the newly rebranded Unmistakable Events Grant Program, opening for applications on November 8, 2024! Formerly known as the TGT Grant Program, this revamped initiative is proudly mana... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Shelters, park restrooms, fountains closing for season | Beginning around Friday, November 1, we’ll be shutting off outdoor drinking fountains, water features, and most park restrooms for the colder months to protect pipes from freezing and make space for some seasonal maintenance. One exception ... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | City of Lawrence invites community members to join Community Budget Committee | The City of Lawrence is creating a Community Budget Committee to bring in additional perspectives earlier in this year’s budget process. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the City’s budget and make recommendations to the... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Weekly Traffic Update: October 11, 2024 | Kasold Dr. northbound lane closed for utility work
Beginning October 14, crews from Evergy will close the northbound outside lane on Kasold Dr., south of Bob Billings Pkwy., to perform utility work. Access to the right turn lane at Bob Bill... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Aviation Advisory Board October 2 Agenda | The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 and will be held in a hybrid format. Board Members will be in person at City Hall. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including staff and ... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Joint Statement from the City of Lawrence and IAFF Local 1596 | Pursuant to Resolution No. 7511, the City of Lawrence and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1596 (IAFF), representing City Employee Bargaining Group No. 2, have been engaged in negotiations regarding the Memorandum of Und... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | City of Lawrence Parking Amnesty Program goes live | The City’s Parking Amnesty Program, which offers a 50% discount on all unpaid City parking fines, begins today and lasts until the end of the month (September 30). All revenue collected through the program will be split evenly between the C... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | City of Lawrence has new policy for serving homeless from other communities | To manage and prioritize the limited resources available for homeless services within Lawrence, the City of Lawrence has instituted a new policy for serving homeless individuals who come from other communities. As part of the policy, non-re... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | GIS Team receives Special Achievement in GIS Award | The Geographic Information System (GIS) team at the City of Lawrence has been honored with a Special Achievement in GIS Award from the ESRI organization. This prestigious award was presented to the team during the ESRI User Conference held ... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | City of Lawrence launches new strategic plan dashboard | The City of Lawrence is excited to announce the launch of a revamped strategic plan dashboard designed to provide the community with a clearer, more dynamic way to engage with our key performance indicators and track progress toward our col... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Prairie Park Nature Center receives Open Space Grant | The Prairie Park Nature Center and surrounding park preserve are getting an update! This vital community resource is expanding its footprint and nature-focused programming thanks to an Open Space grant from the Douglas County Heritage Conse... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Now Available: Data-Driven Approach to Addressing Homelessness | The City of Lawrence is committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone has a place to call home, as exemplified by the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. This vital initiative, part of the “A Place for Everyone” plan, underscores ... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | LPRD Advisory Board August 12 Agenda | The agenda for the City of Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online.
The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 12, at the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, Kathy Fode Room, 1141... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | City hosts annual School Supplies for Fines program | The City of Lawrence Municipal Court is holding the second annual School Supplies for Fines program, starting July 22 and running through August 22.
Participants can purchase $15 worth of new school supplies from the approved supply list be... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Canceled – July 10 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting | The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission‘s Wednesday, June 10, 2024, regular monthly meeting is cancelled.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14.
For more information, contact:
Porter Arneill, Assistant Director, Parks, Recrea... |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Draft Brick Streets and Brick Sidewalks Policy available for review! | The City of Lawrence has posted a draft Brick Streets and Sidewalks Policy online for public comment. More information can be found on the project website: lawrenceks.org/brick
The policy aims to balance the preservation of Lawrence’s histo... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Parks and Recreation Advisory Board June 10 Agenda | The agenda for the City of Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online.
The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, Kathy Fode Room, 1141 M... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Canceled: Public Transit Advisory Committee June 10 Meeting | The June 2024 Meeting of the Public Transit Advisory Committee is canceled.
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| Jun 6, 2024 | Planning Commission Mid-Month June 12 Agenda | Planning Commission Mid-Month will meet at 7:30am on June 12, 2024.
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| May 29, 2024 | Hourly meter readings now available for City utilities | As part of the H2O Smart Program, which the City of Lawrence initiated in 2020, hourly water meter readings are now available in everyone’s online customer portal.
With the H2O Smart Meter program, the City of Lawrence has upgraded water me... |
| May 24, 2024 | City Commission approves parking amnesty program | The Lawrence City Commission voted Tuesday to approve the new parking amnesty program. The program, which will run for a month-long window sometime in Fall 2024, will give citizens an opportunity to reduce their parking citation debts owed ... |
| May 16, 2024 | BRICK BY BRICK – a Brick Streets and Sidewalks Policy is being developed. | Lawrence is proud of their bricks – You’ll see them displayed in storefront windows downtown, lining sidewalks and streets, as decorations in landscaping beds, and as mementos kept on bookshelves and desks. The Lawrence Vitrified Brick Comp... |
| May 1, 2024 | Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee May 9 Agenda | The Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a virtual meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9.
The consultant team will provide updates from the April 4 meeting and seek further feedback fr... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | City statement on camping in North Lawrence Commercial District | Coinciding with the opening of The Village in March 2024, the City’s Homeless Solutions Division has been working with individuals staying at Camp New Beginnings and nearby campsites in the North Lawrence Commercial District to relocate. Th... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | City Hall Riverfront without water on April 12 | City Hall Riverfront will be without water on Friday, April 12. Due to this, there will be a change in operations for several City departments that are housed in the building.
Planning & Development Services will be remote only on Frida... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Public Incentives Review Committee March 13 Agenda | The Public Incentives Review Committee will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Committee members will be participating virtually and virtual participation is allowed for any partici... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | City issues RFIs for 2025 economic development funding | Today, the City of Lawrence issued three Requests for Information (RFI) to obtain proposals for economic development services. The RFIs are to assist the city with 1) Economic Development and Business Attraction, 2) Entrepreneurial and Smal... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | City of Lawrence names Rachelle Mathews as Finance Director | The City of Lawrence announces the appointment of Rachelle Mathews as the new Director of Finance. Mathews currently serves as the Acting Chief Financial Officer for the City of Topeka, having started her career in public finance as an acco... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Prescribed burn planned for native grass areas in Pat Dawson-Billings Nature Area | The City of Lawrence Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department will be conducting a prescribed burn on the native grass area at Pat Dawson-Billings Nature Area, 3951 W 27th St. A prescribed, or authorized, burn is used to control weeds... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | City of Lawrence Names Luis Ruiz as Director of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture | The City of Lawrence announces the appointment of Luis Ruiz as the new Director of Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture. With an impressive background in parks, recreation, and cultural arts, Ruiz brings a wealth of experience and a passion ... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program – Amendment #7 | The 15-day public comment period for this TIP Amendment starts on March 7 and will end on March 22. This TIP Amendment will come before the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board for approval on April ... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | LPRD Advisory Board March 11 Agenda | The agenda for the City of Lawrence, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online.
The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, Kathy Fode Room, 1141 ... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Land Development Code Update – Survey for Development Review Procedures | The City of Lawrence is in the midst of an effort to update its Land Development Code, which is the set of land use regulations that guide how development should occur in our community.
Do you have experience with the City’s development rev... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Multi-Modal Transportation Commission March 4 Agenda | The Multi-Modal Transportation Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024 The meeting will be held in person at City Hall – 6 East 6th Street and via Zoom ... Read More
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| Feb 21, 2024 | Prescribed burn planned for native grass areas on Clinton Parkway | The City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation department will be conducting a prescribed burn on the native grass areas located along Clinton Parkway from Lawrence Avenue to Inverness Drive. A prescribed, or controlled, burn is used to control ... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | DATE CHANGE: Second meeting for Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Comprehensive Plan postponed | The second public meeting planned to collect input for the City of Lawrence’s Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture Comprehensive Plan has been postponed to 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Flory Meeting Hall at Douglas County Fairgroun... |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Compost Facility to Reopen March 2 | The City of Lawrence is thrilled to announce the reopening of the Compost Facility on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Residents can once again look forward to the facility’s various load events that help contribute to a greener, more sustainable L... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | City of Lawrence Joins City Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program | Commits to initiatives in entrepreneurship curriculum, resource mapping, and anchor procurement to give underrepresented entrepreneurs more opportunities for economic advancement
The City of Lawrence has committed to initiatives in entrepre... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Reminder: Bus schedule and route adjustments start Monday | Lawrence Transit is implementing another round of changes to bus routes and schedules after receiving rider feedback. The changes will begin on Monday, February 12.
Overview of changes
At this time, changes are being made to routes 2, 3, 4,... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Applications now available for CDBG Non-Public Service grants and HOME grants | The City of Lawrence invites non-profit and for-profit organizations to submit applications for projects to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program as part of the 2024 Annual A... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Request for 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan submissions | Each year, the City of Lawrence prepares a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which allows the City to identify the needs of the community and prepare a long-term funding strategy to meet those needs. It includes any projects that in... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 6th St. improvement projects to begin February 5 | The City of Lawrence is thrilled to begin work on several projects along 6th St. that will greatly improve the road and driving experience for residents and visitors. 6th St. was last repaved more than 10 years ago, and this substantial inv... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | No residential recycling service for January 17 | Extreme temperatures and winter weather conditions continue to impact equipment used in solid waste collections. Residential recycling will not be serviced on Wednesday, January 17. Additionally, commercial trash pick-up will not be service... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Santa Fe Depot open 24 hours; volunteers needed | Yesterday, we opened the Santa Fe Depot, located at 413 E 7th St., as an overflow shelter to help people once the Lawrence Community Shelter reaches capacity. The Santa Fe Depot can serve 40 people and guests do not need to be referred by L... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Santa Fe Depot to open tonight; safe shelter available for anyone in need | The City of Lawrence is working with our partners to ensure access to safe, indoor shelter for everyone in Lawrence who needs it during the upcoming winter weather. Through the Bert Nash Homeless Outreach Team, we’re ensuring every person s... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | City announces closures and service alterations for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday | City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. City services and hours will be altered as shown below:
Solid Waste: There will be no residential solid waste collection on Monday, Jan. 1... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | City prepares for anticipated winter weather | City of Lawrence crews are prepared to respond to anticipated winter weather this week. Because current predictions show a snow accumulation of greater than two inches in our community, snow and ice removal may take longer for our crews. We... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Land Development Code Update Survey Opportunity | Thanks to everyone who came out to the Land Development Code community meetings in November! If you could not attend, we still want to hear from you.
Learn more and provide your feedback about housing, parking, design, and other development... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Transient Guest Tax Grant Program Advisory Board November 30 Agenda | The agenda for the City of Lawrence Transient Guest Tax Grant Program Advisory Board Meeting is now online.
The meeting will be held 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, City Commission Room, 6 East Sixth St.
This... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Aviation Advisory Board December 4 Agenda | The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4th, 2023 and will be held in a hybrid format. Board Members will be in person at City Hall. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including staff and t... |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Ensuring Safe Routes to School for Lawrence families | The City of Lawrence continues its commitment to prioritizing the safety of our children as they travel to and from school. As part of the ongoing Lawrence Safe Routes to School Program, we are dedicated to fostering secure pathways for fam... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | City announces Thanksgiving holiday closures, service alterations | City offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Solid Waste Collection: There will be no trash, recycling, or yard waste collection service on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23. Collect... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Lawrence earns another perfect score on Municipal Equality Index | Second year in a row the City earns 100 total points
The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, has issued its 2023 Municipal Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool designed to inform municipal o... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Don’t let fall leaves play tricks on our stormwater system! | As autumn leaves begin to cover Lawrence’s streets in a colorful carpet, we’d like to remind our residents about a crucial issue: illicit discharges into our stormwater system. Let’s dive into this topic and understand how it affects our be... |
