Lawrence city leaders are preparing to build a new pallet shelter village to address homelessness in the city. The city announced Monday it will start constructing 50 pallet shelters at what’s being called the village. From November 22nd through December 2nd, pending weather or other delays. The shelter will be at 265 N. Michigan Street, just south of interstate 70, west of the Kansas River. Lawrence leaders say the shelter site will serve veterans, elderly individuals, women fleeing domestic violence without children, and people with disabilities. The city noted in its mailer that violent offenders will not be allowed in the village. The city plans to create 50 pallet shelters that are each 64 square feet. Each cabin will have heating and cooling. The village will also have shared restrooms, showers, laundry and office space, plus bike and vehicle parking. The final design also shows a community tent area and a proposed fence line.
