The City of Lawrence this week issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms to assist with the revision and update of the Land Development Code. The RFP is available to view online, here, and proposals are due by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30.
The Land Development Code is a framework for our community that determines the kind of building that can be done and where. It guides everything from allowed land uses, building density, setbacks, street widths, parking requirements and more.
The City’s current Land Development Code was adopted in July 2006 and reflects the community’s values and expectations as included in the previous comprehensive plan, Horizon 2020, which was adopted in 1998. In November 2019, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County adopted a new comprehensive plan, Plan 2040, and in 2021, the City adopted the Lawrence Strategic Plan, which sets out strategies and progress indicators for five outcome areas: Unmistakable Identity; Strong, Welcoming Neighborhoods; Safe and Secure; Prosperity and Economic Security; and Connected City.
The Strategic Plan and the Comprehensive Plan set the vision for our community, and the Land Development Code is the list of standards and regulations that help us implement that vision.
The selected firm will assist in various aspects of the Land Development Code update, including land use planning, infrastructure assessment, data collection and analysis, and public engagement. The City will be announcing more information once a firm is selected and public engagement opportunities are scheduled.
Contact: Jeff Crick, Director of Planning and Development Services, jcrick@lawrenceks.org