Besides being next to the transit center, Metropolitan Place will be close to a park, retail stores and restaurants, all in the heart of downtown Renton. The building occupies the site of the old Good Chevrolet building. Dally Homes is the private developer of the property. The first phase of apartments will be ready for occupancy in December 2001, and completion of the entire project is scheduled for June 2002. Architect's rendering of part of the apartment building on Burnett Avenue.
Bottom floor is one of two parking levels.
County Executive Ron Sims, Renton Mayor Jesse Tanner and Don Dally of Dally Homes led the important event. Related Investments King County Metro is renovating and expanding the Renton Transit Center, located across the street from Metropolitan Place, to include additional parking, a plaza, new bus layover and loading areas, and street intersection improvements. The work will also include new paving, shelters, landscaping and other passenger and pedestrian improvements in the area. The Renton Transit Center is a joint project between King County Metro and the City of Renton. Several private investments can be found near the Renton transit-oriented development.