DOWNTOWN RENTON is the heart of the city.  It is now a thriving, urban environment where people live, work, and play. New apartment and condominium construction has brought and continues to bring new residents to the area. The Renton Transit Center provides access to busses with connections to and from Seattle, Bellevue and beyond. Existing and planned office buildings provide companies with a central locale and employees access to restaurants, shops and other amenities. City Center Parking, the City’s new public parking garage, the City-owned Pavilion Building, and the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center are attracting even more people Downtown.