This 1998 newsletter from the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs covers several controversies surrounding Sea-Tac Airport's expansion, including a 24% cost overrun on the new parking garage, Port staff admitting they lack the capacity to manage over 100 simultaneous expansion projects, and the Highline School District launching an independent study of airport noise impacts on classrooms after failed negotiations with the Port. Additional issues covered include a proposed wetlands destruction permit for the third runway site, plans to extend King County International Airport's runway closer to Georgetown neighborhoods, and legal battles over city comprehensive plans that opposed airport expansion.Open full document
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This newsletter from the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs covers multiple issues including SeaTac Airport expansion cost overruns and management problems, the Port of Seattle’s support for a Highline Schools noise study, and King County International Airport’s unexpected announcement of plans to extend its runway to 10,000 feet. Additional articles address the Army Corps of Engineers hearing on wetland destruction for the proposed third runway, a PR firm’s secret focus groups promoting a Des Moines conveyor belt, and legal challenges to city comprehensive plans by the Port of Seattle.