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Hip Hub for Nightlife Envisioned On Chemical Plant Property

KENT, WA-The city, which plans to buy 15.4-acre Borden Chemical Plant on the edge of its downtown, is using the New York-based consulting firm Hunter Interests Inc. to plan development of the property.

By Ingrid Ricks | Updated on November 13, 2000

KENT, WA-Kent City officials, hoping to revitalize the city’s downtown by purchasing 15.4 acres of downtown land from Borden Chemical Inc., are considering the advice of a New York-based consulting firm in designing a plan for the area.

Hunter Interests Inc., which has been working with the city for several months, released a report last week suggesting downtown Kent should be developed as a “hip” South County hub for young adult nightlife and entertainment. In its report, Hunter Interests stresses that drawing people to the downtown core around the clock is key to revitalization and recommends that the city do this by making a 14-screen cineplex the major anchor attraction after 5 p.m.

The consulting firm also suggests other entertainment such as dining that includes themed restaurants and a brewpub, an arcade or pool hall and retail outlets such as book and music stores that provide interactive entertainment. In addition, the firm strongly recommends office space and high density housing on the upper floors of retail buildings – aimed at attracting adults in the 18-35 age range who are interested in living within walking distance of such diverse entertainment.

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