City rethinks retail zoning near proposed sports complex
Lawrence city commissioners reversed last week’s move to withdraw a retail zoning request for 146 acres at Sixth Street and the South Lawrence Trafficway. They sent the rezoning back to the planning commission for a new recommendation while the sports complex plan shifts east of the Trafficway.
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Preservation group buys 1869 Turnhalle Building in East Lawrence
The Lawrence Preservation Alliance completed a purchase of the Turnhalle Building at 900 R.I. from Rod Ernst to preserve the site once central to Lawrence’s German American community. The group aims to stabilize the structure, restore the exterior, and seek a commercial user while estimating restoration costs between 750000 and 1000000 dollars, with initial repairs of 30000 to 40000 dollars.
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State universities ranking concerns draw Brown advisers
Gov. Brownback and economic advisers met to discuss boosting Kansas university rankings. The plan centers on realigning resources and state investments to improve prestige. KU recently slipped several places in the annual national standings.
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