Retail Gap Assessment and Recruitment for West Greeley

A recent meeting document City of Greeley - Agenda Packet - 2026-05-07 indicates a future potential acquisition As part of the West Greeley Catalyst Project, the City of Greeley plans to conduct a retail gap assessment and actively recruit retail development to fill market gaps and reduce retail leakage from Greeley (i.e., residents shopping in other towns). The city recognizes that the location is not on I-25 and will need to be highly competitive to attract retailers. The assessment will inform targeted recruitment of retail businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues, particularly in the northeast corner of Highway 17 and Highway 34 and within the Catalyst project area. This process will likely involve consulting services for market analysis, retail recruitment, and possibly incentives or public-private partnerships to attract desired tenants. The city has explicitly stated its intention to use outside expertise for these efforts.