Summary
Council members keep getting asked about the old Stow Kent bowling alley site. Plans are approved and fencing is up, but permitting isn't done and there's no construction start date; the planning director will email members a factsheet to share with residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 24, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Residents get accurate information from their elected officials about a long-awaited redevelopment.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning Committee - Oct 22, 2026
The old bowling alley site is showing activity: preliminary work started, heavy vehicles arrive Monday, and plans have shifted from a single Vann's Pizza to a multi-tenant entertainment venue with restaurants and an arcade.
Planning Committee - Oct 8, 2026
The long-dormant Stow-Kent Lanes site on Fishcreek Road is about to see construction — all phase-one permits are pulled and work could start within two weeks.
Planning Committee - Sep 24, 2026
Council members keep getting asked about the old Stow Kent bowling alley site. Plans are approved and fencing is up, but permitting isn't done and there's no construction start date; the planning director will email members a factsheet to share with residents.
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