Kent staff preview Nathan Avenue proposal, warn of retail shifts and press for Opportunity Zones Economic-development staff told the council the closure of large retailers reflects long-term retail shifts; staff previewed a Feb. 3 purchase-and-sale proposal for the Nathan Avenue assemblage, touted workforce outreach via a 'Future in Flight' expo for ~800 students and urged the city to pursue Opportunity Zones 2 this year.

Kent's economic landscape is shifting as major retailers close, but new opportunities arise with the Nathan Avenue proposal and the potential of Opportunity Zones!

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