This April 2021 Port of Seattle briefing summarizes the history and future of noise mitigation programs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Since 1985, the Port has spent approximately $300 million sound-insulating around 9,400 homes, nine schools, and other buildings, and roughly $100 million acquiring over 1,400 single-family homes and mobile home units in high-noise areas. The briefing also covers ongoing and future sound insulation plans, as well as a new FAA policy affecting homes that were insulated before 1993.Open full document
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A Port of Seattle briefing from April 28, 2021 covering noise mitigation programs including sound insulation and acquisition efforts near Sea-Tac Airport. The document outlines accomplishments such as insulating approximately 9,400 homes and acquiring over 1,400 single-family homes, with approximately $400 million spent across both programs. The agenda also covers ongoing and future sound insulation programs and a new FAA policy for homes insulated prior to 1993.