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Hobbs Taylor Lofts proposal stirs downtown Lawrence clash
Downtown Lawrence faces a City Hall clash over the Hobbs Taylor Lofts plan on New Hampshire Street. Neighbors fear multistory buildings near single family homes bring traffic and parking, while supporters say the project will revitalize downtown and attract residents. The plan adds 74 living units including 20 apartments east of Pennsylvan ia Street and 54 condos in five new west-side buildings. on-street parking and potential property tax impacts worry residents. City leaders seek compromise, with mediation planned and a second Planning Commission hearing scheduled after notification issues.
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Phil Collison
East Lawrence
City Hall
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Poehler Grocery
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Eighth
Ninth Streets
Lawrence Bus Co
Poehler
Harris
Janet Good
Good
Lawrence
Delaware Street
Ninth
David Corliss
David Schauner
Boog Highberger
City Commission
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