 This area of the city has become referred to locally as "West Pasco", distinguishing it from the older area of town to the East.In addition to an influx of new residents to the region, many residents of the Tri-Cities have moved from Richland and Kennewick to West Pasco due to its central location and virtually all-new housing and business.In early 2018, plans were announced for 5,000–8,000 new residences in West Pasco, west of Road 100.