oread neighborhood association hires new planning coordinator
Oread Neighborhood Association welcomes Matthew Long as the neighborhood's newly hired Planning Coordinator. During his undergrad and master's studies at KU, Matthew lived in Oread for over 7 years where he met his wife and years later began raising their daughter. Since graduating in 2006, Matthew has worked as a city planner in New Mexico, a strategic planner in Topeka, and an educator in Lawrence. Please take the time to welcome Matthew back to Lawrence by introducing yourself to him either at the July 22nd neighborhood meeting or at oreadneighbor@gmail.com.
july meeting
July 22th, 7:00 PM
Meet at Plymouth Congregational Church
Northeast Entrance
ONA Board Meetings are open to any person eighteen years of age or older living or owning property within the Oread Neighborhood.
responsible alcohol use in the neighborhood
The Oread Neighborhood advocates responsible alcohol use.
Download the Oread Neighborhood Bylaws in rtf format
good neighbor ordinances from the city of lawrence
PETS - You are responsible for control of your pets--Animals should not disturb the peace. Long-term barking, howling or other sounds are distracting and can annoy your neighbors.
Animals should be under owner's supervision and on a leash when off their owner's property to prevent creating a hazard or disturbance to people, animals and property.
TRASH - Please don't put trash out earlier than Monday, or 24 hours before collection:
Tues: Mississippi St. -- Downtown;
Wed: Mississippi St. -- Michigan St.
NOISE - Music should not be heard outside of your house. It is illegal to play music from a vehicle that can be heard from 50 feet away.
Brawling and offensive language are a disturbance of the peace and aren't allowed in public.
Fireworks are not permitted within the City limits.
PARKING - Do not park on lawns or sidewalks. Vehicles parked on streets must be moved every 48 hours.
Never park your bike where it can get in another person's way. If you park in an alley, make sure it doesn't block stairs or doors.
It is illegal to lock your bike to a tree, fire hydrant, street sign, stop sign, or streetlight. A parking meter is acceptable unless it is in front of a handicapped parking spot.
MOWING - Property owners are responsible for mowing, trimming and maintaining their property including areas in the right-of-way.
OUTSIDE STORAGE - You may not store loose items of trash in your yard or on your front porch – this includes abandoned cars and miscellaneous items. It is illegal to keep your refrigerator, bike or TV on your front porch or lawn. Furniture may not be kept on your lawn.
WATER SERVICE - transfer or end service by calling (785) 832-7878 or go online to www.lawrenceks.org/utility_billing.
RECYCLING - Options to keep Lawrence clean and be responsible with our environment include, contracting with local vendors for curbside recycling, taking recyclables to a neighborhood recycling drop off location. For a list of curbside recycling vendors or to find your closest recycling drop off location visit:
city of lawrence CDBG/HOME programs grant application
The Oread Neighborhood Association receives federal funding from a Community Developement Block Grant to finance the operations of the organization. The allocation for Program Year 2008 totaled $9,901.
The Oread neighborhood is an older, highly transient neighborhood, with an increased
potential for environmental and structural blight. Ongoing efforts to sustain and improve
the neighborhood require close collaboration with the City of Lawrence and the
University of Kansas. Much of the Oread Neighborhood Association’s (ONA) work is
accomplished through the organization acting as an advocate for the neighborhood.
The Oread Neighborhood Association Newsletter keeps residents / property owners
informed about current issues being addressed by the neighborhood association.
These groups are also made aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens of
Lawrence. The association has provided a mechanism to encourage compliance with
and enforcement of city codes. Advocacy efforts are important to past and current
improvements in public safety, quality of life and neighborhood stability.
The Neighborhood
The association serves as a liaison between Oread residents / property owners and city
offices reporting concerns about noise, trash, environmental blight, overall neglect of
properties, etc. ONA’s newsletters educate residents about matters of neighborhood
integrity and help build a sense of community among residents who frequently move.
The newsletters inform residents of projects, upcoming events, neighborhood activities,
neighborhood challenges, resident rights and responsibilities, and provides public
service information. The newsletters notify residents about the availability of
weatherization funds and housing programs available through the City of Lawrence.
Community Garden
Installation of a water meter/pit and a frost-free pump handle locking hydrant will
improve the maintenance and care of the garden.
CDBG FUNDING Expenses
PROJECT #1: Neighborhood Association Expenses
TOTAL CDBG FUNDED EXPENSES................................ $11,780.10
