Planners play an important role in how a city grows. One of their roles is informing Renton on how and where communities can best grow. From encouraging affordable housing and efficient transportation to mapping out the steps to protect and preserve nature, planners help shape a vibrant and resilient future for residents.
During Monday’s city council meeting, Mayor Armondo Pavone designated October as National Community Planning Month in Renton. The proclamation was accepted by Planning Director Matt Herrera who stated, “Planners not only aim to ensure a high quality of life for present-day residents but also future residents.”
Here are a few standout developments that showcase recent and ongoing projects. These efforts wouldn’t be possible without the behind-the-scenes work of planning staff.
- Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse opened in 2024 and serves as Seattle Sounder FC’s state-of-the-art training facility.
- Astra and Solera Apartments opened in June, bringing nearly 600 new homes to the Renton Highlands. The apartments also provide space to nearly 40,000 square feet of ground floor retail space including a 10,000 square foot child daycare.
- Legacy Square is under construction and will provide a space to watch World Cup 2026 matches live on the big screen and bring a new community space downtown. Once the celebrations conclude, the area will be activated for ongoing community use and event programming.
- Redevelopment will turn the Longacres Campus into a mixed-use property with a hotel, music venue, and multiple residential buildings with ground floor retail.
- Sunset Gardens opened in 2024 as a Renton Housing Authority Redevelopment that provides affordable housing for veterans and new administrative offices.
- LivAway Suites Hotel will bring over 100 guest rooms to The Landing.
- Towns on 12th is under construction and will bring 90 townhome units with open space amenities while preserving and protecting existing wetlands and vegetation.
Learn more about the Planning Division and additional projects at rentonwa.gov/planning for the city of Renton.
