HomeMy WebLinkAbout05May22DowntownCivicCoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2017
City of Renton Contacts
John W. Collum, Community Development Project Manager, 425-430-6589
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
What is the future of Renton Downtown Civic Core?
The community is asked to weigh in on potential concepts for the Civic Core and Downtown Business District
RENTON, WA — On June 6, 2017, in association with the season opening of the Farmers Market, the City of Renton
will host a Downtown Design Day for the Renton Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan. The design day will
provide the community an opportunity to identify which ideas provided from various outreach activities should move
forward for more focused analysis this summer.
Meeting participants, using a “Downtown Civic Core Tour Guide,” will view a series of exhibits where they can create
their own concept that identifies the important elements to focus on moving forward. The activities are expected to
take 30-45 minutes to complete. The open house is family-friendly and light refreshments will be provided.
Who: Renton community members, businesses, property owners and interested parties
What: Review and provide input on several Civic Core and Downtown Business District concepts
When: June 6, 2017, 3-7 p.m.
Where: Renton Pavilion Event Center (enter from the western terrace facing Logan Avenue South)
The Downtown Civic Core Vision and Action Plan will identify a community-supported vision and actions to build
upon Downtown Renton’s many assets and strategic location in the region. The plan will offer strategies to create
dynamic spaces for people to gather, safe streets for all modes of transportation, and a bustling business
environment.
This planning process started in the fall of 2016. A Community Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory
Committee have met regularly to guide the process. The plan is expected to be complete by late 2017.
The project website includes more project information and opportunities for community input.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 101,300 (2016), is located on the southeast shore of Lake
Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business
climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their
families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the
eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website (rentonwa.gov), Facebook page
(CityofRenton) and Twitter (@CityofRenton).
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