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2016-09-20
Angry Burien citizens forming group to fight FAA over increases in airplane noise – The B-Town (Burien) Blog
Burien’s city council chambers were packed at Monday night’s meeting. Click image to view larger version.[/caption] By Jack Mayne Photos by Scott Schaefer The Burien City Council wants an October meeting between the city, the Port of Seattle and the regional office of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to discuss the recent increase in airplane -
2016-08-29A major land deal could spark economic development in Burien.
The new cold storage facility will be 241, 140 square feet. The land it is on is part of a 14-acre parcel in the Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) of Burien created in 1997. A major land deal could spark economic development in Burien. Cold storage warehouse will take the space 08/29/2016 by Lindsay Peyton Real -
2015-11-18Highline Forum Agenda: 2016 Legislative & Policy Positions
The Soundside Alliance and Highline Forum, representing Southwest King County cities including Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Tukwila, jointly endorsed 10 legislative and policy priorities for 2016. These priorities spanned education funding, transportation infrastructure, and general government issues, including support for significant Sound Transit investments in Southwest King County through the proposed ST 3 package. The document reflects the regional coalition's shared agenda heading into the 2016 Washington State legislative session. -
2015-11-18City of Burien: Economic Development Presentation
A November 18, 2015 City of Burien presentation outlines five priority economic development actions approved by the city council, including developing a Burien brand identity, conducting a parking and mobility study, attracting a hotel, assessing business impediments, and supporting business retention and recruitment. The presentation also covers projects currently in development within the city. -
2015-08-31
Northeast Burien gets redevelopment boost with $5 million federal grant
by Jack Mayne The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $5 million grant to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to redevelop and create 732,000 square feet of air cargo-related warehouse space and support 1,072 new jobs in Burien’s Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA). Sen. Maria Cantwell announced the FAA grant Monday afternoon, Aug. 31. NERA is located between 8th Ave -
2015-01-28In “Mina’s” hands, Filiberto’s Restaurant brought the taste of Italy to Burien by Rob Clay | Westside Seattle
Wed, 01/28/2015 by Rob Clay Forty-three years ago, a small deli under the flight path along Des Moines Way opened for business. Filiberto Genzale, his brother Alfonso, their sister Filomina Perry and her husband Ron Perry had realized part of their dream of bringing a little of their homeland to the Northwest. The deli did -
2014-03-26Highline Forum Agenda: Economic Development – March 26, 2014
The Highline Forum held a public meeting on March 26, 2014, at Burien City Hall, focused on the theme of Economic Development. The agenda included a presentation on Burien's Economic Development Strategy by Dan Trimble, a nomination and election of a new Community Co-chair, and open discussion on emerging issues. The two-hour meeting was hosted by the City of Burien and convened by John Creighton of the Port of Seattle. -
2013-06-28
Highline schools approves negotiations to sell ex-Navos site to Burien
Over the objections of Burien resident Chestine Edgar, the Highline School Board voted June 26 to negotiate a sale of the former Navos mental health center site to the city of Burien. Burien wants to use a portion of the property to build a storm water facility for its Northeast Burien Redevelopment Area (NERA) project. -
2013-05-22Highline Forum Agenda: Education/Partnerships — City of Burien, May 22, 2013
The Highline Forum, hosted by the City of Burien on May 22, 2013, focused on the theme of Education and Partnerships between cities, schools, and the Port. The agenda included presentations on existing Burien/Schools and Burien/Port partnerships, including the revitalization of the NERA (noise-impacted area), as well as discussions on wellness, jobs, and the long-running Seahurst Project. The forum reflects ongoing efforts by Burien and its regional partners to address shared community challenges, including those tied to Sea-Tac Airport's impact on neighboring areas. -
2013-05-22Cities, Schools and the Port: What We Have in Common and What We Can Do Together – The Argument for Real Partnership
A May 2013 presentation by City of Burien staff to the Highline Forum explores potential partnerships between local cities, the Highline School District, and the Port of Seattle, focusing on shared community interests and collaboration opportunities. The presentation covers Burien's community vision, historical context, current conditions, school performance data, and specific areas where the city has a stake in local schools. It lays out a case for deeper, more structured cooperation among these regional institutions to strengthen the broader South King County community.