Renton/Tukwila/SeaTac/Burien Development News - Page 2

uwhuskies · July 29th, 2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NW Mike

Southcenter stopped the sueing because the managing owner Westfield owns many malls and one of their big tenants is Target....
Who is moving into the Development The Landing?....Target is. So Westfield did not want to upset their good friend.

And, Westfield lost a major review appeal against the development. City of Renton Hearing Examiner deemed that the lawsuit was without merit and dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice. Further the "grassroots community" organization that was the sponsor of the lawsuit was criticized as being a legal "front" for Westfield. If Westfield would have won their appeal I doubt that a Target connection would have prevented Westfield from stopping The Landing.

CrazyAboutCities · July 29th, 2007, 08:37 PM

EDIT: Never mind.

CrazyAboutCities · July 30th, 2007, 07:41 PM

Last Saturday, Sequoias and I checked out The Landing construction sites. I took the pictures of it.

Enjoy the pictures!

jiggawhat? · July 31st, 2007, 12:56 AM

nice pics! thanks for the update!

CrazyAboutCities · July 31st, 2007, 01:50 AM

No problem!

NW Mike · July 31st, 2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uwhuskies

And, Westfield lost a major review appeal against the development. City of Renton Hearing Examiner deemed that the lawsuit was without merit and dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice. Further the "grassroots community" organization that was the sponsor of the lawsuit was criticized as being a legal "front" for Westfield. If Westfield would have won their appeal I doubt that a Target connection would have prevented Westfield from stopping The Landing.

I do agree with you, but I did read somewhere about the connection and that they did noy want to upset Target....Maybe lies, I dont care, but it is funny about "The Grassroots front for Westfield" That is classic!

uwhuskies · July 31st, 2007, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NW Mike

I do agree with you, but I did read somewhere about the connection and that they did noy want to upset Target....Maybe lies, I dont care, but it is funny about "The Grassroots front for Westfield" That is classic!

Hopefully this project is just the beginning of continuous string of projects to come. I live close to this project in the Renton Highlands. Maybe one day they will get rid of the Airport and build some real skyscrapers in Renton too.

Just imagine what cruising Lake Washington would be like if the lake had 3 or 4 cities with tall, shiny skyscrapers surrounding the lake. That would be awesome.

jiggawhat? · August 1st, 2007, 03:30 AM

i always imagine boeing not there and having skyscrapers and a waterftont along the water right there...that spot is primo.

pwalker · August 1st, 2007, 04:28 AM

Yes, it is a logical area for high-rises, but the airport does complicate things. However, I believe there are areas outside the flightpaths where mid-rises could be built. Probably just a matter of time.

USAPatriot · August 1st, 2007, 04:46 AM

Anyone know what they are planning to do with the Boeing warehouse? To me it would seem I would not want a nice house next to a giant cement warehouse factory. Are they tearing it down like I or not?

I was in Renton this last Saturday, and they are doing a lot by the waterfront there.

jiggawhat? · August 1st, 2007, 05:37 PM

i believe that boeing factory is here to stay...sadly.

the area would be highly improved without it. There is a HUGE area of grass....almost the size of the landing devlopment...right near kenworth and DT renton. I think the site was contamidated...but im sure in the next few years it will be ready to be built on.

NW Mike · August 1st, 2007, 05:46 PM

Yes the Airport is not going anywhere. Boeing said it will build the next Gen 737 right there. The plane will be like the 787. They will need the Airport to move these suckers.

USAPatriot · August 2nd, 2007, 05:18 AM

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

mhays · August 2nd, 2007, 07:09 AM

Boeing is just one factor concerning the airport. In this region, every airport is considered important and irreplacable. Further, if Boeing moved, something else airport related would likely snap up at least some of their site. Renton Airport isn't going anywhere.

sequoias · August 2nd, 2007, 01:01 PM

also many small private planes use Renton airport, too. They need it for local users for private flights.

jiggawhat? · August 2nd, 2007, 04:29 PM

cant they move the airport to auburn...ughh... hahah jk (kinda) I want skyscrapers in renton damnit! i bet if they built next to the airport then they could build skyscrapers.

USAPatriot · August 2nd, 2007, 06:17 PM

Just imagine pulling the turn on the freeway and seeing Renton in it's little valley, with bright tall skyscrapers. That would be a awesome view! I picture this kind of stuff with a ton of cities.

I'd like to see Lynnwood jump on it. Come on guys.

CrazyAboutCities · August 3rd, 2007, 09:07 AM

I am curious what the City of Renton goals for the future? Become another Bellevue? Or what?

I already heard Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Federal Way, Everett goals. I haven't hear about Renton yet.

jiggawhat? · August 3rd, 2007, 04:23 PM

i think its goal is to become the next bellevue pretty much. initially not as glitzy or anything, but build up a well known reputation and creat an urban center which people will want to come to. Basically i heard "shed its blue collar image". They are basically rezoning a lot so that new development will take place. We'll see in time. I dont know if it has set specific goals tho.

mhays · August 3rd, 2007, 05:22 PM

Renton markets themselves very aggressively. Much of this is due to fear of Boeing leaving or shrinking, which has all be very relevant lately, thought they're probably feeling more secure right now. But also they want to shed their image of being only blue collar.

July 30th, 2007, 07:41 PM	#23
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	The Landing Last Saturday, Sequoias and I checked out The Landing construction sites. I took the pictures of it. Enjoy the pictures!

August 1st, 2007, 04:46 AM	#30
USAPatriot Northwest Photo King Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,244 Likes (Received): 2	Anyone know what they are planning to do with the Boeing warehouse? To me it would seem I would not want a nice house next to a giant cement warehouse factory. Are they tearing it down like I or not? I was in Renton this last Saturday, and they are doing a lot by the waterfront there. __________________ Washington State Forum Visit today!

August 2nd, 2007, 05:18 AM	#33
USAPatriot Northwest Photo King Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,244 Likes (Received): 2	Thanks for clearing that up for me. __________________ Washington State Forum Visit today!

August 2nd, 2007, 06:17 PM	#37
USAPatriot Northwest Photo King Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,244 Likes (Received): 2	Just imagine pulling the turn on the freeway and seeing Renton in it's little valley, with bright tall skyscrapers. That would be a awesome view! I picture this kind of stuff with a ton of cities. I'd like to see Lynnwood jump on it. Come on guys. __________________ Washington State Forum Visit today!

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July 29th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#22
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	EDIT: Never mind.

July 31st, 2007, 12:56 AM	#24
jiggawhat? Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 816 Likes (Received): 2	nice pics! thanks for the update!

July 31st, 2007, 01:50 AM	#25
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	No problem!

August 1st, 2007, 03:30 AM	#28
jiggawhat? Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 816 Likes (Received): 2	i always imagine boeing not there and having skyscrapers and a waterftont along the water right there...that spot is primo.

August 1st, 2007, 04:28 AM	#29
pwalker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Native Seattleite Posts: 1,257 Likes (Received): 3	Yes, it is a logical area for high-rises, but the airport does complicate things. However, I believe there are areas outside the flightpaths where mid-rises could be built. Probably just a matter of time.

August 1st, 2007, 05:37 PM	#31
jiggawhat? Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 816 Likes (Received): 2	i believe that boeing factory is here to stay...sadly. the area would be highly improved without it. There is a HUGE area of grass....almost the size of the landing devlopment...right near kenworth and DT renton. I think the site was contamidated...but im sure in the next few years it will be ready to be built on.

August 1st, 2007, 05:46 PM	#32
NW Mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle,Bellevue,Everett Posts: 958 Likes (Received): 43	Yes the Airport is not going anywhere. Boeing said it will build the next Gen 737 right there. The plane will be like the 787. They will need the Airport to move these suckers.

August 2nd, 2007, 07:09 AM	#34
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,369 Likes (Received): 118	Boeing is just one factor concerning the airport. In this region, every airport is considered important and irreplacable. Further, if Boeing moved, something else airport related would likely snap up at least some of their site. Renton Airport isn't going anywhere.

August 2nd, 2007, 01:01 PM	#35
sequoias Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midwest US Posts: 1,601 Likes (Received): 0	also many small private planes use Renton airport, too. They need it for local users for private flights.

August 2nd, 2007, 04:29 PM	#36
jiggawhat? Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 816 Likes (Received): 2	cant they move the airport to auburn...ughh... hahah jk (kinda) I want skyscrapers in renton damnit! i bet if they built next to the airport then they could build skyscrapers.

August 3rd, 2007, 09:07 AM	#38
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	I am curious what the City of Renton goals for the future? Become another Bellevue? Or what? I already heard Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Tacoma, Federal Way, Everett goals. I haven't hear about Renton yet.

August 3rd, 2007, 04:23 PM	#39
jiggawhat? Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 816 Likes (Received): 2	i think its goal is to become the next bellevue pretty much. initially not as glitzy or anything, but build up a well known reputation and creat an urban center which people will want to come to. Basically i heard "shed its blue collar image". They are basically rezoning a lot so that new development will take place. We'll see in time. I dont know if it has set specific goals tho.

August 3rd, 2007, 05:22 PM	#40
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,369 Likes (Received): 118	Renton markets themselves very aggressively. Much of this is due to fear of Boeing leaving or shrinking, which has all be very relevant lately, thought they're probably feeling more secure right now. But also they want to shed their image of being only blue collar.