Chapter 6 Economic Vitality Element

Chapter 6 of SeaTac's Envision SeaTac 2044 Comprehensive Plan outlines the city's Economic Vitality Element, describing SeaTac's vision for growth through 2044 as a major regional job center anchored by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which accounts for nearly 25,000 of the city's approximately 43,000 jobs. The plan sets goals around supporting local businesses, diversifying the economy, improving public infrastructure, and enhancing the visitor experience through transit-oriented development and placemaking investments. While focused on economic development rather than noise policy specifically, it references airport expansion under the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) as a key driver of future employment and business growth.

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Chapter 6 of the City of SeaTac Envision SeaTac 2044 Comprehensive Plan covering the Economic Vitality Element. Documents SeaTac’s vision for 2044 as a multicultural job center in the Puget Sound region, anchored by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (43,197 total jobs as of 2023, ~25,000 airport-related) and Alaska Airlines corporate headquarters. Includes 10 goals and associated policies covering economic climate, private sector support, regulatory reform, job training, economic diversity, local food sector, public infrastructure, natural/built environment, and visitor experience. Also references the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), Urban Center transit-oriented development, and flex warehouse/industrial clusters. Includes Map 6.1 SeaTac Growth Framework and Place Typologies and recommended implementation strategies.

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