HomeMy WebLinkAbout3_10_2025 LUA25-000065 Renton Duwamish Tribe CommentsDUWAMISH TRIBE
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3/10/2025
City of Renton
LUA25-000065
Dear Alex Morganroth,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the World Cup Legacy Square to establish a park and
community space, also known as "World Cup Legacy Square" located at 510 S 3rd St. in Renton. Based on
the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE, the Duwamish Tribe would
recommend an archaeological or cultural resources assessment, especially if any groundbreaking activity
occurs below fill, topsoil or other impervious surfaces into native soil. This is an area that the Duwamish
Tribe considers culturally significant and has a High probability to have unknown archaeological deposits.
We note that there are 9 historical and ancestral Duwamish place names within about a mile of the
project location. The DAHP WISAARD predictive model indicates that an archaeological survey is highly
advised with a very high risk for encountering cultural resources.
We request that if any archaeological work or monitoring is performed, we would like notification.
Cultural and archaeological resources are non-renewable and are best discovered prior to ground
disturbance. The Tribe would also like the opportunity to be present if or when an archaeologist is on
site.
In addition, the Tribe strongly recommends only native vegetation be used for any proposed landscaping
to enhance habitat for fish and wildlife, and native avian life and native pollinators. The Tribe supports
observing critical area tracts and stream buffers to preserve any remaining wetlands and stream buffers.
Loss of wetland habitat is known to affect the viability of fish, water quality and increase the effects of
seasonal urban flooding.
Finally we request that any permanent lighting associated with the project be dark sky compliant to
reduce light pollution. Darkened skies were favorable conditions to practice traditional life pathways.
Thank you,
Duwamish Tribal Historic Preservation
Duwamish Tribe | 4705 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-431-1582
www.duwamishtribe.org