In a March 1976 letter to Councilwoman Bernice Stern, Seattle resident Virginia Dana raises concerns about 'redlining' and FHA mortgage commitments affecting homeowners near Sea-Tac Airport, citing the impact of noise maps and inconsistent land acquisition policies on property marketability. Dana, a citizen participant in the Sea Tac Communities Plan, also submits a statement praising the collaborative community planning effort and urging the Port of Seattle and King County to formally adopt the Plan without delay. She calls for continued monitoring of airport noise programs and stresses that residents who engaged in good faith throughout the process deserve a finalized, implemented plan.Open full document
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Virginia Dana writes to Councilwoman Bernice Stern following a public hearing on the Sea Tac Communities Plan, raising concerns about redlining in the airport vicinity and HUD-FHA mortgage commitments. She also includes a prepared statement praising the collaborative efforts of community volunteers, the Port of Seattle, King County, and the FAA in developing the Sea Tac Communities Plan, and urges swift adoption of the finalized plan.