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City Commission Goals

Adopted August, 2002

  • Economic Development: Building on our City's strengths to provide varied work and business opportunities.
  • Planned Growth: Encouraging growth that protects our environment, neighborhoods, and cultural features while benefiting all of our citizens.
  • Community Building: Creating social capital and celebrating our heritage.
  • Environmental Issues: Integrating the environment into our decisions as we work towards a sustainable city.
  • Neighborhood Planning: Improving the livability of all Lawrence neighborhoods.
  • Downtown Development: Protecting the integrity of downtown while maintaining it as a unique community resource.
  • Transportation: Improving access for all citizens.