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  • 2017-10-24

    Transfer of airport property to EDD

    This Port of Seattle document examines the financial implications of transferring airport property to the Economic Development Division (EDD). It explains that if the transferred property currently generates revenue, losing that income would likely raise the cost per passenger (CPE) for airlines, since those revenues normally offset airline fees. However, if the property was originally purchased using FAA noise grants, a portion of the sale proceeds could be reinvested as grant money, potentially reducing costs and partially offsetting the CPE increase.
    TagsAirport Development Fund, capital improvements, Economic Development Division, Port Of SeattleFolder2017
  • 2016-12-31

    Aviation properties overview

    This Aviation Properties Overview map provides a general reference guide to the Port of Seattle's property zones surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It divides the airport and surrounding areas into six named zones — Terminal, Airfield, Commercial, North of Airfield, South of Airfield, and South of 200th — each referenced to a specific page for detailed information. The map also identifies Port of Seattle property boundaries, lease boundaries, and land available for development in the Sea-Tac Airport region.
    TagsEconomic Development Division, Port Of Seattle, property, Real Estate, RESPFolderProperties
  • 2015-05-27

    Highline Forum Agenda: Economic Development — May 27, 2015

    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.
    TagsBob Sheckler, Des Moines, Economic Development Division, Highline Forum, Port Of SeattleFolderHighline Forum 2015
  • 2015-05-27

    City of Des Moines Economic Development Presentation

    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.
    TagsCity Of Des Moines, community development, Des Moines, Economic Development Division, Highline ForumFolderHighline Forum 2015
  • 2015-05-27

    Port Of Seattle: An Economic Engine for Washington State

    This presentation by Port of Seattle CEO Ted J. Fick outlines the Port's role as an economic engine for Washington State, highlighting its mission to create jobs through travel, trade, and commerce. The Port's Century Agenda, a 25-year strategic plan launched in 2011, aims to add 100,000 jobs through economic growth, position the region as a premier international logistics hub, and become the greenest port in North America. Success is measured by job creation, social responsibility, and environmental impact.
    TagsCentury Agenda, Economic Development Division, Economic Impacts, Highline Forum, Port Of Seattle, PresentationFolderHighline Forum 2015
  • 2014-03-26

    Highline 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.
    TagsCity of Burien, Economic Development Division, Highline Forum, John Creighton, Port Of SeattleFolderHighline Forum 2014
  • 2013-09-25

    Highline Forum/Soundside Alliance Joint Meeting Agenda: Economic Development, Des Moines, September 25, 2013

    This document contains the agenda and presentation materials for a joint meeting of the Highline Forum and Soundside Alliance held on September 25, 2013, hosted by the City of Des Moines at its Police Department. The meeting focused on economic development, covering topics such as zoning and permitting reforms, current city projects, a Port of Seattle update from commissioners, and a discussion of 2014 legislative positions. The Soundside Alliance, a coalition of communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport operations, used this forum to coordinate regional policy priorities related to airport noise and development impacts.
    TagsDes Moines, Economic Development Division, Highline Forum, Port Of SeattleFolderHighline Forum 2013
  • 2013-09-25

    City of Des Moines Economic Development Presentation to the Highline Forum Soundside Alliance

    The City of Des Moines presented an economic development overview to the Highline Forum Soundside Alliance, covering zoning and permitting reforms in key areas including the Marina District, Pacific Ridge Neighborhood, and Pacific Highway S. The city highlighted efforts to streamline development processes through discounted permit fees, online services, expedited approvals, and easier parcel subdivision and consolidation. While focused on local economic growth, this presentation reflects the city's broader planning context as a community directly impacted by Sea-Tac Airport operations.
    TagsCity Of Des Moines, community engagement, Des Moines Marina, Economic Development Division, Highline ForumFolderHighline Forum 2013
  • 2010-05-01

    Puget Sound Regional Council 2009 Highlights Report

    The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) 2009 Highlights report outlines the agency's transportation planning, funding, and economic development activities for the central Puget Sound region. Key efforts included distributing $214 million in federal Recovery Act funds for transportation projects, developing the long-range Transportation 2040 plan, and advancing regional economic strategies through the Prosperity Partnership. Note: this document does not contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsEconomic Development Division, PSRC, Puget Sound Regional Council, Regional Transportation Plan, transportationFolderAnnual Reports
  • 2009-03-10

    EXH AR-20090310-01: Archival Box Contents List — Community, Trade, & Economic Development Executive Subject Files, 1995–2002

    This archival box contents list from Washington State's Division of Archives & Records Management documents Executive Subject Files from the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, covering the years 1995–2002. The files span a wide range of topics including trade missions, legislative matters, economic development initiatives, and regional partnerships, but contain no records specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. Researchers seeking Sea-Tac noise policy materials may need to consult alternative record series or agencies.
    TagsDepartment Of Commerce, Economic Development Division, State of Washington, Washington State Digital ArchivesFolderMiscellaneous

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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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