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This September 1973 newsletter from the Sea-Tac Communities Plan covers community committee meetings, Port of Seattle land acquisition plans, and neighborhood engagement initiatives related to Sea-Tac Airport. The Port of Seattle proposed acquiring approximately 475 acres of land north and south of the airport following FAA approach zone guidelines, while citizen committees worked on noise, water quality, and land use concerns. Community outreach efforts included a memory sketch mapping project, a concerns survey, and a series of TV-based neighborhood classes aimed at building consensus on planning guidelines.

Minutes from a July 18, 1973 'Near Term' task force meeting focused on Sea-Tac Airport noise issues, in which members agreed to support the Port of Seattle's 90-day Interim Study for acquiring property in the extended clear zone, with partial FAA funding. The group also decided to write to U.S. Senators Magnuson and Jackson to seek additional funds for interim and future property acquisition in serious noise-impacted areas. The next meeting was scheduled for July 26, 1973, to review draft letters and explore funding options.

These fact sheets from 1973 outline the structure and goals of the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, a planning study focused on Sea-Tac International Airport and surrounding areas. The Community Involvement Program aimed to engage local residents through a community office, public displays, and citizen representation on advisory committees. Technical oversight was provided by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), which brought together representatives from local, state, and federal agencies—including the FAA, EPA, Boeing, and area school districts—to coordinate planning efforts and review recommendations.