All Under One Roof: What Was Boeing’s ‘Move To The Lake’ Project?

In the late 1990s, Boeing had massive success with its 737 narrowbody aircraft but faced competition from European plane maker Airbus and its A320 family of aircraft. To help give Boeing a competitive advantage, Renton site leaders Carolyn Corvi and Pat Shanahan began formulating a plan to streamline production at Boeing's Renton factory, allowing designers, builders, and support staff to work side by side under the same roof.