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This document introduces Chapter 6.1 of the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, presenting a development concept for the relationship between Sea-Tac International Airport and surrounding communities. It describes the airport’s significant economic contributions to King County, including over 15,200 jobs and $390 million in annual business activity, while acknowledging the unsatisfactory physical and environmental relationship between the airport and neighboring communities. The document identifies common concerns among affected residents, including aircraft noise, uncertainty about airport expansion, property values, and neighborhood encroachment.