Economic Development

Renton is the center of opportunity and it is encouraging to see this recognized through investments from businesses, public-private partnerships, and global events. Promoting economic development has been a consistent priority of the mayor. Some long-standing and strong relationships include:

  • Boeing with an annual economic impact of about $725 million
  • PACCAR
  • Wizards of the Coast
  • IKEA
  • Blue Origin
  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Seattle Reign
  • Seattle Sounders
  • Valley Medical and their newest cancer treatment center

New developments from 2024, 2025, and beyond include:

  • Sunset Gardens and Renton Housing Authority's new office space
  • Solera Apartments Phase 1
  • Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development Plan
  • LiveAway Suites
  • Winco
  • Kennydale Gateway
  • Camellia Court
  • Willowcrest Phase 2
  • Triton Towers
  • Towns on 12th
  • Longacres revitalization

One of the most exciting developments in the immediate future is that Renton will host one of the 2026 FIFA World Cup teams at the new Sounders facility at Longacres.

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