🏗️ 100-Unit Apartment Development Proposed

New housing project would connect with existing 138-unit plan near library

If you’ve been driving through downtown Puyallup lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of change — and that growth isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

A brand-new proposal calls for a five-story, 100-unit apartment building on Fourth Street SW, just blocks from Pioneer Park and the Puyallup Library. And if the name Urban Olympia sounds familiar, it should — they’re the same developer behind the nearby 138-unit project already approved last year.

Together, these two projects could significantly reshape the feel and function of downtown Puyallup.

🏘️ What’s in the Plans
The proposed building would offer a mix of:

• Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms at market-rate rents

• Around 70 on-site parking stalls

• A shared courtyard and dog run

• And connectivity to the neighboring 138-unit development via shared amenities

The developer has already confirmed that a shared gym is being planned as part of the connected community — giving residents in both buildings access to the same fitness space.

These projects are being designed as a cohesive urban living experience — a nod to the growing trend of dense, walkable housing in downtown cores.

🏙️ The Developer: Urban Olympia
Urban Olympia has become a familiar name in regional development circles, having already completed multiple large mixed-use buildings in downtown Olympia.

This marks their second major partnership with the City of Puyallup, and it signals growing confidence in the city’s vision for a more vibrant, residential downtown.

Between both buildings, Urban Olympia would add 238 new homes to Puyallup’s walkable center — a significant move in a city that’s historically seen limited downtown residential construction.

📍 Location Details
The proposed building would be located along Fourth Street SW, just a few blocks from:

• Puyallup Library

• Pioneer Park

• The Sounder Station

• And nearby restaurants, coffee shops, and community events like the Puyallup Farmers Market

This spot has easy access to transit, walkable services, and green space — making it an ideal location for residents looking to live without relying on a car.

📈 Why It Matters
This project is part of a larger wave of “core densification” happening across Pierce County — where cities like Puyallup, Lakewood, and even Sumner are exploring more ways to bring residents into their urban centers.

For Puyallup, this means:

• More housing near transit and local businesses

• A stronger customer base for downtown shops and restaurants

• And a more vibrant, lived-in feel for a district that’s often busiest during events or weekends

If approved, the new 100-unit building would be another step in turning downtown Puyallup into a true live-work-play neighborhood.

📨 I’m Aaron Thomas, a local realtor sharing stories about growth, development, and housing trends across the South Sound.
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