Pact could unlock Lawrence housing project road deal
At a Lawrence meeting tonight commissioners will weigh a negotiated pact with property owners to extend 24th Street from Haskell Avenue to Ponderosa Drive in exchange for dropping a lawsuit. The city would share costs for the street, cul de sac, sewers and landscaping, using federal housing grants to prepare 10.65 acres for affordable homes and duplexes with prices about ten percent below market.
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Bike path plan OKd for county share in Lawrence area
Douglas County Commission endorsed covering about 35,000 more for the first five miles of the pedestrian bicycle path along the South Lawrence Trafficway. The segment from Clinton Dam to US 59 will be built in concrete, with bids due in May and completion expected late this year. total project cost may reach 1.5 million dollars, split with the city of Lawrence on a 20 percent local match.
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Kansas Family Child Care Conference in Ottawa
The 10th annual Kansas Family Child Care Conference titled Family Child Care Bright Hopes for a Bright Future will be held March 15 and 16 at Ottawa University. The event targets caregivers parents staff and advocates of in home child care. A five hour in service certificate will be distributed. Registration is limited to the first 400 with fees. Contact Sherry L Engelbert at 913-242-9063 for more information.
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City plans Commerce Park East housing project near Haskell
City officials aim to develop 10.65 acres southeast of 24th Street and Haskell Avenue for low cost houses and duplexes with construction possibly starting in 1997. Program eligibility sets a family of four income cap at 33000 per year.
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