Lawrence Featured by Strong Towns

June 11, 2025

We’re honored that Strong Towns—a national movement focused on building financially resilient communities—has highlighted Lawrence’s Housing Ready Task Force in their latest article:

"Fed Up With Red Tape, an Indiana Town Tries a New Housing Strategy"

The need for more affordable, attainable housing is immediate and personal for too many of our residents. As Mayor Deb Whitfield shared in her State of the City address, “We need more housing of all types—and a more progressive approach.” That’s exactly what this task force is working toward.

Read the full article here.