Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA): Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Strategy

The Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Strategy, prepared in April 2010 by Otak, Inc. for the City of Burien and the Port of Seattle, outlines a framework for redeveloping land in the northeast area near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The plan addresses existing conditions—including Federal Aviation Administration requirements and airport noise constraints—alongside community input, infrastructure needs, and market analysis to guide future land use decisions. It identifies preferred development alternatives, zoning amendments, and prioritized implementation steps to support responsible redevelopment of properties affected by airport operations.

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Final report prepared by Otak, Inc. and Heartland for the City of Burien and Port of Seattle on the Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA). Covers existing conditions analysis including natural conditions, critical areas, property ownership, land uses, FAA requirements, infrastructure, and market assessment; SWOT analysis; redevelopment concept alternatives; transportation and infrastructure improvements; redevelopment feasibility and financial analysis; potential economic base, employment, and fiscal implications; preferred alternative with comprehensive plan and zoning amendments; and implementation strategy including recommended administrative, organizational, and infrastructure actions. Subareas defined and evaluated for potential land uses within the NERA boundary adjacent to Sea-Tac Airport.

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