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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 2012

Page

3

Group helps families find affordable homes in Lawrence

In 2000 Paul Wood and his son Jason moved to Lawrence amid cash strain after a serious cycling accident. They lived five years in a cramped Mississippi Street basement while working to qualify for a loan. Tenants to Homeowners marks 20 years aiding over 365 families in securing affordable housing, born from a grassroots effort by volunteers united with local neighbors and builders.

Paul Wood Lawrence Jason Wood California Public Schools Paul Mississippi Street Teresa Pippert East Lawrence Richard Gwin Journal-World Photo Conn California

Residents oppose rental development near United Way building

In Lawrence, Douglas County Commission agreed to transfer a vacant lot adjacent to the United Way building to Tenants to Homeowners for housing middle income seniors, despite a petition with 57 signatures from residents led by Jean Affalter urging the plan be killed over concerns about traffic water sewer capacity and property values.

Lawrence United Way Ridge Court Cedarwood Avenue Douglas County County Commission Jean Affalter Affalter

Numbers show decrease in gun violence in Lawrence

Lawrence sees a clear drop in firearm and weapons related crimes since 2006 per Law rence Police Department data. Shootings peaked at 40 in 2009, fell to 14 in 2010 and 11 in 2011. disturbances with weapons 170 in 2006 to 106 in 2011. guns seized 200 in 2006 to 71 in 2011. No shooting deaths since 2008. Chief Tarik Khatib says reducing gun violence remains a high priority.

Lawrence Journal-World Tarik Khatib

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