Summary of Henry M. Jackson International Airport (Sea-Tac) noise remedy workshops

In September 1983, the Port of Seattle sent a follow-up letter to residents who attended Noise Remedy Workshops held August 29–31, 1983, regarding aircraft noise impacts near Henry M. Jackson International Airport (Sea-Tac). The workshops, which drew approximately 350 community members, focused on a proposed 'purchase guarantee' program that would allow residential property owners in high-noise areas to sell their homes at fair market value to the airport operator. Attendees provided input on guidelines for determining the order in which properties would be bought out under such a program.

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A letter from Joe Sims, Acting Director of Planning and Research at the Port of Seattle, thanking workshop attendees for participating in the August 1983 Sea-Tac Noise Remedy Update Workshops focused on purchase guarantee as a noise mitigation measure. The letter is accompanied by a summary of the three workshops held at Highline High School, Des Moines City Council Chambers, and Riverton Heights Elementary School, which drew about 350 residents. The summary outlines the concept of purchase guarantee, where airport operators would buy residential properties at fair market value, soundproof them, and resell with an avigation easement.

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