City of Renton Market, Piazza, and Square

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The activation and evaluation plans for Piazza Park, the Renton Pavilion & Events Center, and Legacy Square are several components of the HEART Block, a key feature of the Renton Downtown Civic Core and Action Plan.

Designated as the central civic meeting space, the HEART Block supports the growth and development of public spaces in the Civic Core and downtown area.

The Renton Downtown Civic Core and Action Plan was requested from Mayor Dennis Law and the Renton City Council in 2016.

The plan was created to address the relocation of the transit center and outlines specific actions for future possibilities and opportunities in Renton's downtown. It was developed through community engagement, including various interactive in-person and online events, and was adopted by the council in 2018.

The project's main objective is to activate the space. With the inclusion of the new market, operations will be open seven days a week, compared to the periodic limited use before, which is about two to four events a week.

Over the years, a series of phases, community engagements, and approvals starting as early as 2009 have paved the way for the current progress of these projects in 2025.

In 2028, the transit center located between the Pavilion and parking garage will move to Rainier S. and Grady Way S. It will be determined later what entity will replace the transit center location.

The activation and evaluation plans for Piazza Park, the Renton Pavilion & Events Center, and Legacy Square are several components of the HEART Block, a key feature of the Renton Downtown Civic Core and Action Plan.

Designated as the central civic meeting space, the HEART Block supports the growth and development of public spaces in the Civic Core and downtown area.

The Renton Downtown Civic Core and Action Plan was requested from Mayor Dennis Law and the Renton City Council in 2016.

The plan was created to address the relocation of the transit center and outlines specific actions for future possibilities and opportunities in Renton's downtown. It was developed through community engagement, including various interactive in-person and online events, and was adopted by the council in 2018.

The project's main objective is to activate the space. With the inclusion of the new market, operations will be open seven days a week, compared to the periodic limited use before, which is about two to four events a week.

Over the years, a series of phases, community engagements, and approvals starting as early as 2009 have paved the way for the current progress of these projects in 2025.

In 2028, the transit center located between the Pavilion and parking garage will move to Rainier S. and Grady Way S. It will be determined later what entity will replace the transit center location.

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    shar asked about 2 months ago

    Hi. Thank you for your question. We just posted a recap of the progress as part of Phase 1 of Legacy Square here and below. 

    As for receiving updates, we will look into why you are not receiving these updates that are posted. All updates are included in the news feed here or on the Legacy Square page.

    Phase 1 of Legacy Square is almost complete. However, Phase 1 is not yet complete, and several improvements are still underway.

    The highlighted areas on the map above show where remaining improvements are still in progress. Please note: this update does not include the futsal court, which was fully constructed and surfaced in September 2025.


    Here’s what’s happening over the next several weeks:

    • Asphalt improvements (highlighted in blue). Final asphalt work including paving a 12-foot-wide access road.
    • Lawn and irrigation improvements (highlighted in orange). Transformation from temporary surface to green space is underway! Crews are removing recycled concrete and installing planting soil, seed mix, and a new irrigation system. The work will begin this week and continue over the next few weeks.
    • Planting new trees (highlighted in orange). Nine new trees will be planted throughout the site, including one new street tree. Underground utilities and a drainage system are already installed to efficiently route stormwater. 
    • Concrete improvements (highlighted in magenta). Finishing touches are being added to some of the site’s key architectural features. This work includes the elevated viewing platform, three stairwells, two planter benches, and the concrete plaza. Concrete installation is weather-dependent, and completion is scheduled for mid-November.
    • Concrete pedestrian sidewalk (highlighted in green).  A new 160-foot stretch of pedestrian sidewalk will complete the path network. This work is weather-dependent and expected to be completed by late November.




Page last updated: 18 Nov 2025, 10:07 AM