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North Lawrence corridor study previewed; staff says grocery needs about 7,000 households
Summary
Staff updated commissioners on the North Lawrence comprehensive corridor study and announced a July 8 community open house; staff said market analysis shows a full-service grocery needs roughly 7,000 households and North Lawrence currently has about 2,000.
Planning staff briefed commissioners on the North Lawrence comprehensive corridor study and encouraged commissioners and the public to attend a July 8 open house at Venue 123 where maps and study options will be available.
Staff reported consultants identified five focus areas in North Lawrence and summarized market data indicating a full-service grocery typically requires about 7,000 households to support it; staff estimated North Lawrence has roughly 2,000 households. The study will examine commercial opportunities, riverfront connections, and potential housing sites and will gather additional public input at the July event.
