Econo Lodge in Kennydale seen as potential homeless shelter
Photo by Benjamin Leung/Renton Reporter The Econo Lodge at 4710 Lake Washington Blvd. NE in Kennydale. Recent developments have raised questions ab...
Photo by Benjamin Leung/Renton Reporter The Econo Lodge at 4710 Lake Washington Blvd. NE in Kennydale. Recent developments have raised questions about the City of Burien's intent with the Econo Lodge, a hotel in Renton's Kennydale area, regarding its potential conversion into a homeless shelter. The efforts center on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and the City of Burien's aims to resolve a homelessness encampment in Burien. An Aug. 1 statement from Burien's city administration stated that city personnel identified several potential sites for use as a shelter, including a facility operated by REBLX, a partner agency of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.