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Kent staff push for PSRC recertification of downtown; activity units exceed minimum and market analysis is planned
Summary
Planning staff reported progress on the Rediscover Downtown effort and said Kent already exceeds the PSRC activity unit minimum for a regional center (18 units required; city at 23). Staff outlined outreach, a granular land‑use assessment and a planned market analysis and pro forma to support recertification; staff aims for a September submission
Kent — City planning staff updated the council on the Rediscover Downtown initiative and steps to recertify the downtown center with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Staff said the downtown already exceeds the PSRC minimum activity unit threshold (18 required; Kent currently at 23) and highlighted next steps including market analysis, focused outreach and a pro forma to demonstrate market potential.
What staff presented: Planning staff summarized engagement…
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