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City and county plan grow density by annexing rural land
Lawrence officials push Plan 2040 to curb rural subdivisions near the city. Zoning director Tonya Voigt notes added rural housing strains county roads and bridges, potentially triggering millions in infrastructure costs. Wil ley argues denser in town housing is affordable and sustainable, with annexation as pathway to higher density. County plans restrict tier 2 and tier 3 subdivisions and urge annexation before city growth, aiming to conserve farmland and ease infrastructure planning.
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