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The World Cup is coming our way this summer — and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉⚽ Fans from around the world will be heading to our region, and we can’t wait to share Lawrence’s creative energy, friendly spirit and one-of-a-kind community with them.
Kansas City is set to host ...four World Cup 2026 matches in the group stage, with teams from Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Curaçao, Ecuador, the Netherlands and Tunisia expected to take the field. And with Lawrence just down the road from the action, we’re ready to be part of the celebration!
Who are you excited to cheer for? 🇩🇿 🇦🇷 🇦🇹 🇨🇼 🇪🇨 🇳🇱 🇹🇳 🇺🇸
Our Open House for the North Lawrence Corridor Study is this Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4–7 p.m. Attendees are welcome to stay as long or as little as you like, then take our survey to share your thoughts.
Can’t make it to the open house? We’re hosting two virtual Q&A sessions on Zoom. ...Join any time during the meeting window.
🔹 Friday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🔹 Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82381358655
Additional project information is on our website: lawrenceks.gov/community-engagement/north-lawrence-corridor-study
ICYMI: Today, FIFA World Cup announced the four group stage matches we’ll have in Kansas City this summer! ⚽️
⚽ It's World Cup Draw Day, Lawrence! ⚽
Why does the draw affect our community? In 2026, Lawrence becomes a player in the global story. We’re a short drive from KC matches and will be part of the most complex, ambitious World Cup ever staged. Our residents, businesses, ...hospitality sector, and fans will all feel the energy.
Just like Selection Sunday for KU basketball reveals our path to the Final Four, Draw Day reveals the roadmap for every team this summer — including the U.S. — and sets the tone for months of anticipation.
You can tune in to Draw Day live on FOX. Pre-draw coverage begins at 10:30 a.m., the draw will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and post-draw analysis will conclude at 2 p.m. It will also be streamed online on FIFA.com.
The North Lawrence Corridor Study is moving forward, and we want your insight. Visit our Open House on Wednesday, December 10, from 4–7 p.m., to review project boards on existing conditions and community input to date. Stay as long or as little as you like, then take our survey to share your ...thoughts.
We're working on an Affordable Housing Study to better understand our community’s housing needs, how COVID-19 has reshaped our local housing market, and what strategies will ensure safe, accessible, and affordable homes over the next decade
We want to hear from the people who know ...Lawrence best: our community. Your voice will help us understand what’s really happening with housing and shape solutions that make Lawrence a better place for everyone
Please stop by during any of the windows listed below. Conversations will last one hour, with a brief project overview at the top of the hour:
Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B
📆 Tuesday, December 9
🕔 5-6 p.m.
🕔 6-7 p.m.
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Flory Meeting Hall
📆 Wednesday, December 10
🕔 8-9 a.m.
🕔 10-11 a.m.
Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B
📆 Wednesday, December 10
🕔 1-2 p.m.
🕔 2-3 p.m.
We hope you’ll be able to join us!
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Join us for a conversation on housing in Lawrence. A Better Debate on Housing in Lawrence is a structured, moderated forum designed to bring people together across differences. In this format, community members don’t argue to “win.” Instead, they speak, listen and ...question with curiosity — often leaving with deeper understanding of their own views and greater insight into the views of others.
📅 Thursday, December 4
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Lawrence Public Schools Educational Support Center, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS
✨ Why register? Your responses on the registration form help us shape a thoughtful, balanced conversation and make sure everyone has the best experience possible. Sign up here ➡️ https://zfrmz.com/oXJhXQwCNE73ec683h9r
🚧 Bob Billings Pkwy. construction work starts Monday 🛣️
Beginning Monday, Dec. 8, construction will start on Bob Billings Pkwy. from Kasold Dr. to Monterey Way. Traffic will be one lane in each direction, and access to all properties will stay open during the project.
We... know construction can feel never-ending, but this work is a big step toward a safer Bob Billings Pkwy., with new pavement, better drainage, upgraded utilities, and improved options for people walking and biking. Thanks for hanging in there with us while we make these long-term fixes. 💙
🔗 Learn more in our release:
Bob Billings Pkwy. improvements project to begin December 8
Beginning Monday, December 8, the City of Lawrence will begin construction work on Bob Billings Parkway from Kasold Dr. to Monterey Way, with...
lawrenceks.gov
Join us Dec. 4, 6–7:30 p.m. at the Educational Support Center for A Better Debate, a guided community conversation on housing in partnership with the @kansasleadershipcenter. No expertise needed—just curiosity and an open mind to explore perspectives and build connection. More information at ...the link in our bio.