New Lawrence Loop Map Available

A new Lawrence Loop Map is available. Descriptions were developed to help trail users enjoy their experience on the Lawrence Loop by identifying sections of the Loop that will suit their interests and abilities. Trail lengths are approximate.

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Protections from Housing Discrimination Adopted

On December 13th the Lawrence City Commission voted in favor of an ordinance which will improve equal access to housing. The ordinance will add protections from housing discrimination based on a person's source of income and status as a survivor of domest...

Pathways to a Healthy Kansas

On November 29th representatives of LiveWell Douglas County met with the technical assistance team for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas’ “Pathways to a Healthy Kansas” initiative. Through the Pathways project, LiveWell has received financial support since...

Healthy Food for All 2023 Culture of Health Champion

The 2023 LiveWell Healthy Food for All Culture of Health Champion is Emily Lysen. Emily serves as the Director of Development for the Lawrence Farmers’ Market and Chair of the Douglas County Food Policy Council. She is a force-of-energy dressed ...

Celebrating Partnerships and Better Health in Douglas County

LiveWell Douglas County and the Douglas County Community Foundation gathered to celebrate community partners working to improve health and well-being in Douglas County on November 17, 2023. LiveWell Douglas County Interim Chair, Aftan Jameson, welcomed ov...

SVP 2023 Culture of Health Champion

The 2023 LiveWell Douglas County Sexual Violence Prevention Culture of Health Champion is Margot Self. Margot serves as the community advocacy program manager in Douglas County at the Willow Domestic Violence Center. Her knowledge of community contexts, c...