Walking advocate urges Lawrence city to build safer pedestrians
A walking audit in Lawrence gathered about a dozen leaders to review areas including cement steps by a bicycle rack cluttered with debris. Transportation planner Bart Rudolph and PBS host Felton urged pedestrian friendly design and citizen involvement in planning.
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Lawrence Douglas County
Lawrence Arts Center
Fenton
Sara Snow
U.S
Surgeon General
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Walk to School Day promotes kids outdoor activity
International Walk to School Day encourages physical activity and safer routes for walkers and cyclists. At least six Lawrence elementary schools planned activities to get children outside, highlighting health and environmental benefits and community involvement.
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Lied Center expansion plans scrapped for 800-seat venue
The Lied Center at KU eyed an 800-seat auditorium in 2005 but scrapped the project after a fundraising shortfall. A new 60 by 40 foot pavilion will fit beside the stage and sit over a relocated garden while construction proceeds. Planned to begin in spring and finish by 200, the project will be reviewed by the Kansas Board of Regents October 14–15. The Lied Foundation Trust funded the center with 10 million dollars in 1993 and has since supported outreach, scholarships, and medical research.
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Lied Center
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Lawrence adds Iniades as third sister city
Lawrence commissioners approve adding Iniades Greece to the existing sister cities program, joining Eutin Germany and Hiratsuka Japan. The 4-1 vote cites economy concerns. advisory board pledges no immediate funding hikes. A delegation from Iniades plans Oct 19 to Oct 22. An audit of city trash service may precede a contractor decision by year end.
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Japan
Mike Amyx
City Parks to hold meetings on recreation needs
The Parks and Recreation Department will hold at least two public meetings in late October or early November to gather input on community recreation needs. A final report with prioritized needs and funding options is due by year end. Commissioners also allowed continued use of a grassy lot at 746 Miss for KU home football game day parking after a neighbor petition.
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Kansas University
Angie Blair
Lawrence
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Blair
City approves audit of trash collection system
Commissioners unanimously agreed to move ahead with an audit of the citys trash collection system, signaling scrutiny of services and potential improvements for municipal waste management.
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