Renovation of a parking garage in Lawrence, Kansas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a parking garage.

The stair towers in the New Hampshire parking garage are exposed to outside weather. As a result, the subsequent snow/ice removal and application of deicing materials have caused the concrete stairs to deteriorate and the metal railings to corrode leading to premature failure. A 2017 analysis recommended enclosing stairs to reduce future maintenance costs. The deterioration continued since the 2017 analysis was completed. Rust on the railings and failing metal have been replaced or ground and repainted several times. A project was completed in 2023 to repair the deteriorated concrete stairs and enclose the northwest staircase. The recently completed project budget was approximately $750,000. The stairs and railings in the other four staircases will continue to deteriorate and will require ongoing maintenance to keep them safe for public use. This project is included in the City of Lawrence's FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. As of December 8, 2023, further details regarding design and construction timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.