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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This July 2008 market conditions report, prepared by Heartland for the City of Burien, analyzes redevelopment potential for the Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA), a collection of underutilized properties adjacent to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The report examines four land use categories—industrial, office, retail, and residential—to inform alternative redevelopment strategies developed in partnership with the City of Burien and the Port of Seattle. Key findings highlight strong demand for airport-adjacent industrial space, limited office development in Burien, and the need to understand residential market conditions in order to encourage non-residential uses in the area.

This document is an archival box contents list from the Washington State Division of Archives & Records Management, cataloging Executive Subject Files from the Community, Trade, & Economic Development agency covering the years 1994–2002. The files include records related to strategic planning, Governor's performance agreements, rural economic development, trade missions, and various state programs. The records were received by the archives on February 6, 2008, and transmitted by Deputy Director Debra Rhinehart.