This document records community feedback from Meeting #6 of a public engagement series on alternative futures for neighborhoods near Sea-Tac Airport, where residents from Valley View, Riverton Heights, Des Moines, and other areas discussed three options: creating greenbelts and open spaces, pursuing a planned city renewal approach, or allowing an unrestricted free market. Participants raised concerns about airport noise, property taxes, displacement of residents, loss of natural resources, and the Port of Seattle's land acquisition practices. Communities generally favored enforceable planning with citizen input, and many preferred the greenbelt option, while expressing skepticism about government-led redevelopment and unregulated market approaches.Open full document
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Community meeting notes from ‘Your 2¢ Worth’ Meeting #6 discussing alternative futures for neighborhoods near Sea-Tac Airport, including Valley View, Riverton Heights, Des Moines, Shorewood, North Hill, and Highline Community College areas. Three alternatives evaluated: Alternative #1 (Greenbelts and Open Spaces combining active and passive uses), Alternative #2 (Planned City approach with complete renewal of business and residential areas compatible with noise), and Alternative #3 (Unrestricted Free Market with bare minimum controls). Topics include Port Of Seattle land acquisition and buyouts, tax base impacts, relocation hardships, noise compatibility, zoning, drainage, school redistribution, and citizen input into enforceable planning.