The politics of the situation make it easier to build in Renton than Seattle. Seattle city government is totally dysfunctional and hostile to sports. The city has a giant white elephant on it's hands called Key Arena. They weren't interested in a new site. Seattle is a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Land is at a premium and traffic is already abysmal.
Renton is conveniently located and because of the Boeing plant there is reasonable street access to the area. One additional freeway interchange on 405 would probably solve the traffic issues. Legislators from Eastern Washington and most parts of the state would have an easier time voting for something in Renton than Seattle. Seattle isn't too popular in many parts of the state. When you observe how arrogant the mayor and city council people are , you understand why.
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