Study says Kent needs ready industrial sites

Industrial readiness is the focus

A study says Kent County needs industrial sites prepared for the next wave of growth. The finding centers on whether sites are ready for industrial development when businesses are seeking places to locate or expand.

Why site preparation matters

Ready-to-use industrial sites can give communities a way to respond when development opportunities arise. The study’s central conclusion is that Kent County needs to prepare those sites before the next period of growth arrives.

The study does not, by itself, announce a new project, approval or construction schedule. It identifies industrial site readiness as an issue for Kent County’s future growth planning.

What happens next

The next steps will involve the public bodies and development organizations responsible for planning, preparing and marketing industrial property in Kent County. The study’s finding provides a reason for those groups to examine whether suitable sites are ready for future use.