Heritage area seen as tourism draw in Lawrence
Lawrence commissioners advanced downtown redevelopment and tourism efforts. A new nonprofit, Destination Management Inc., will market the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area with support from the city and Douglas County. The panel also eyed STAR bonds to fund attractions and asked staff to study financing options and public input.
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Bauer Farm project advances with new approvals
City commissioners moved forward with the Bauer Farm development at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive approving changes to several conditions. The mixed use plan aims for a nostalgic, old-style neighborhood feel with retail, office and residential units and includes an additional 10,000 in unspecified allocations.
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City Commission OKs more retail space and booze near school
In Lawrence, commissioners approved adding 10,000 square feet of retail space and lifting liquor by the drink and restaurant liquor prohibitions at a site near Free State High School. The 4-1 vote kept alcohol sales nearby while preserving state distance rules. A separate vote funded a new roundabout at O’Connell Drive and East 25th Terrace via a neighborhood benefit district, with developers covering about 2.9 million dollars for the roundabout and road.
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City officials back post office move amid downtown plans
City Commissioner Mike Amyx endorses relocating the post office to a public or private downtown site near Seventh and Vermont. The Fritzels proposed adding retail and housing with a new library on the same Vermont Street site, a plan the library board also endorsed. Dever supports more downtown space, while Boog Highberger opposed the letter urging the move.
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