Community Resources

Joining the CEBC?

  • Housing
    • Sunflower Apartments: short-term living for faculty and staff
    • KU Housing Resources
    • Housing Near CEBC
    • Websites to look for housing
    • Inexpensive Furniture and Housewares
      • Habitat ReStore
      • Facebook Lawrence FreeCyle and Buy Nothing groups
      • Furniture Consignment and Thrift Stores
    • Rental Housing Tips from CEBC Researchers
      • Take pictures of everything in the rental unit before you move anything in
        • this helps to document the condition of the rental unit was when you moved in
      • Use email/written communication to notify the property owner of any damages or concerns within 24-48 hours of moving into the rental unit.
        • Try to use written communication rather than verbal while living in the apartment 
      • Rental deposits are often retained by the property owner. Know what you are signing in the rental agreement. KU Free Legal can help you to understand the contract. 
  • Food and Financial Support
  • Transportation and Parking
    • Transportation:
      • KU Bus System
        • The CEBC is on Route 10
          • Route Map
          • Route 10 runs between the CEBC and the Central Station then becomes Route 8 which travels through KU campus and to Haskell Indian Nations University. 
          • If you will not have access to a car, living along the Bus 8/10 bus route is advisable to avoid needing to make a transfer at Central Station. 
      • Lawrence Bus Mobile Tools to find a bus, plan a trip, or request service. 
      • Rideshares
        • Uber and Lyft are available for use in Lawrence
          • Prices range from $8-15 depending on distance
      • Bicycle Volunteering Program
        • You can volunteer for 6 hours at the Unchained Bicycle Co-Op to “Earn a Bike” at no cost. Bike condition is not guaranteed.
        • They also have an annual bike sale
      • KU SafeRide offers late-night transportation in Lawrence
      • Safety escorts are available from campus facilities to parking lots. To request an escort, call 785-864-5900 and advise them of your campus location and your destination.
    • Parking:
      • The CEBC is located off-campus, parking is free and readily available. If you plan to have a vehicle and will be working on main campus (e.g., Learned/Learned Engineering Expansion Phase 2, Integrated Science Building/Gray-Little Hall) you may need to purchase a parking pass. Full academic year, 30 day, and 15 day passes are available.
    • Information on Purchasing a car

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