TagDes Moines(304)

The City Council of Des Moines, Washington approved Resolution No. 1322 on January 21, 2016, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a 2nd Addendum to the development agreement with the Port of Seattle for the Des Moines Creek Business Park. The resolution updates the project's master plan, with the primary change being the relocation of an internal loop road, while requiring completion of several planning requirements including site plans, environmental review, traffic analysis, and a right-of-way vacation before development can proceed.

The Highline Forum, hosted by the City of Des Moines on May 27, 2015, focused on economic development in the communities surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The meeting featured a presentation on Collaborative Economic Development by Ted Fick, CEO of the Port of Seattle, followed by discussions on economic development plans specific to Des Moines and broader regional updates. The forum was held at the Dining Hall at Des Moines Beach Park and ran from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

This presentation from the City of Des Moines, Washington outlines the city's economic development context, noting its population of roughly 30,000 residents across 6.5 square miles and a median household income of $60,000. The city faces suburban challenges including transitioning toward more urbanized town centers and achieving fiscal self-sufficiency, complicated by the fact that 50% of its potential trade capture area lies underwater in Puget Sound. The city's strategy focuses on increasing overall economic demand rather than competing directly with neighboring communities.

This May 2015 briefing presented the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the City of Des Moines Council. The plan addresses rapid passenger and operations growth within a constrained airport footprint, outlining the need for strategic land use planning, potential expansion onto additional Port-owned properties, and relocation of existing facilities to maintain airfield capacity and add terminal capacity. Key topics covered include economic impact, sustainability, activity forecasts, development constraints, and public outreach.

The City of Des Moines 2015 Surface Water Comprehensive Plan is a technical planning document prepared by Parametrix engineers in March 2015 for the City of Des Moines, Washington. It addresses the management and infrastructure of the city's surface water systems, covering stormwater and drainage planning for the community. The plan was certified by licensed professional engineers and serves as a long-term guide for surface water improvements in the Des Moines area.

The Des Moines Creek Business Development area, located south of S 200th Street in SeaTac and Des Moines, Washington (98148), is a Port of Seattle property currently designated for potential business development across multiple phases, including Des Moines Creek Business Park Phases 2 and 3 and the South 200th Street Development Area. The land is subject to use restrictions tied to Bond financing and Airport Improvement Project (AIP) funds, requiring consultation with Airport Finance & Budget before any change in use. The site spans several parcels across both cities, with the city boundary running along S 208th Street.