Category Archives: Active Living

LiveWell recognizes school bond goes beyond classrooms

The community will vote April 2 on a $92.5 million school bond issue. The bond will be used to improve school facilities, enhance technology, and expand Career and Technical Educational opportunities. As a coalition committed to improving physical activity and nutrition in Douglas County, LiveWell Lawrence would like to highlight aspects of the school bond…

Health Department leader adds new voice to coalition’s efforts to improve community health

  I recently moved back to Lawrence — the place I’ve called home for most of my life — after spending several years in Idaho. Like many, I believe Lawrence is a special place because of its diversity, rich history, engaged citizenry and vitality. I hope to contribute to that vitality as the new director…

Lawrence commission 5-0 vote gives complete streets policy a green light

Lawrence commissioners unanimously approved a Complete Streets policy at their meeting on March 27, 2012. Following presentations by Scott McCullough, Lawrence Planning and Development Services Director, and Mark Thiel, Lawrence Assistant Public Works Director, the public was invited to speak. “Streets are important to the health and productivity of our community. Streets serve young and…