Mission/Goals/Bylaws

LAN Mission Statement

The Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (hereinafter, LAN) exists to support and enhance the viability and effectiveness of Lawrence neighborhood associations and the Urban Growth Area.

Goals:

1. To provide opportunities for networking among neighborhoods for the sharing of resources, information, and expertise;

2. To encourage and assist in the development of new neighborhood associations within the City of Lawrence boundaries and the Urban Growth Area;

3. To encourage the cooperation of neighborhoods with similar concerns in order to facilitate the achievement of their common goals;

4. To identify more efficient ways to evaluate the effects of city government policies, services, and programs on neighborhoods;

5. To encourage accurate and timely feedback to city officials on neighborhood concerns and issues regarding city policies, services, and programs.

[as amended March 15, 2000 & December 2003]

Policy Document - click here

LAN Bylaws - click here