Renton staff say market pavilion will be ready for World Cup; 10‑year lease due to council in March 2026

City of Renton staff told a council committee July 29 that construction on the Renton Market pavilion and adjacent Piazza is progressing and that the project is being scheduled to be ready for World Cup events next summer. "For the Renton market which includes the 1.5 SBA small business grant, we have a budget of 8 mil," a presenter said, and staff reported a notice to proceed was issued on 07/29/2025.

The update covered budgets, design, construction photos and the lease structure for the market operator. Staff said the pavilion includes 11,000 square feet of premises plus a 783‑square‑foot indoor market space and 1,766 square feet of exterior extension; parts of the Piazza will be governed by a separate licensing agreement. The city named Logan Market, LLC in the lease language as the long‑term operator to run a year‑round public market intended to support small businesses, local food vendors and community programming.

Why it matters: the market and Piazza sit in downtown Renton and are intended to activate public spaces, add small‑business incubator opportunities and produce recurring revenue for the city. Council members pressed staff on schedule, tenant recruitment, maintenance and equity in vendor selection.

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