City leaders will soon consider a code amendment that would allow schools, event centers and recreation centers to house temporary homeless shelters.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will consider a text amendment that would expand the potential locations of temporary shelters, which are meant to give those sleeping outdoors day and/or overnight shelter during the winter months. ...
Old buildings can sometimes feel as though they have a soul, and in the case of Liberty Hall, part of what gave the building life was David Millstein.
The building seems a mix of grandeur and playfulness, with double staircases, red velvet balcony seats and intricate chandeliers, but also celestial murals on the walls, a cartoonish smiling sun on the ceiling and carpet printed with the planet Saturn. In a way, ...
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department officials said some of the desired improvements at the city’s Mutt Run off-leash dog park could be accomplished relatively quickly and that long-term projects could include creating another more centrally located dog park.
The department held a public meeting Wednesday to discuss potential improvements to the Mutt Run, 1330 East 902 Road, and other interests of dog ...
The city’s new prohibitions on many Airbnbs and other short-term rentals where the operator doesn’t also live in the home are now in effect, and those who continue to operate such rentals could soon be fined up to $2,500.
Earlier this month, the Lawrence City Commission voted 4-1 to prohibit non-owner-occupied short-term rentals in neighborhoods that are zoned for single-family homes, allowing them only in ...
The City of Lawrence is making changes to how it runs its online meetings in an effort to make public participation easier.
The Lawrence City Commission began holding virtual meetings in response to the coronavirus pandemic and adopted a resolution modifying meeting procedures in April. Under those regulations, the city encouraged residents who wanted to speak during general public comment or about a ...
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will soon hold a follow-up public meeting to further discuss potential improvements to the city’s Mutt Run off-leash dog park.
Last month, the city held a meeting and conducted a survey to gather input about potential improvements to Mutt Run, 1330 East 902 Road, as well the Riverfront Dog Park, 1594 N. Third St. The follow-up meeting will be held Wednesday and ...
