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Many more people will soon call Downtown Renton home

Jun26
2019 Written by Randy Corman

Comments on my previous blog post:

Hi Randy, I’m glad to see you’re updating the blog again! Can you provide an update on the Cedar River Apartment Project and VIA 405 Apartment project and when we can expect those projects to start? I’ve found that I’m enjoying downtown more and more with Melrose, Boon Boona Coffee and other great shops. I also noticed permit application for renovating the old JC Penney’s building into lofts and retail. That will be great! (also)…an update on the 200 Mill Ave S Redevelopment and what’s going on with that?

Thank you for the question Philip!

We are about to experience a housing boom in both our historic downtown and in the Renton Village area near the Red Lion Hotel as a result of job growth in Renton, strong population growth in our region, sky-high real estate prices in Seattle and Bellevue, and improved transit in Renton.

Historic Downtown Projects:

Cosmos Development is working to build a new mixed use apartment/retail project, shown above, at 200 Mill Avenue.  The project will tear down the 1960’s era former city hall building and put a river-front public park in it’s place.

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Hi, I’m Randy Corman. Welcome to my blog!  I served on Renton City Council for 28 years, 1994-2021, with six years as Renton Council President.  I’m also a mechanical engineer and manager, and worked for the Boeing Company for 33 years, from 1984- 2017.  My wife and I have five kids and five grandkids, and we all live in Renton.  I’ve kept this blog for 17 years, and get thousands of readers each month. Please share your feedback, ideas, and opinions in the comments.

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