TagFlight Corridor Safety Program(49)
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2017-01-24
Port of Seattle to hold Flight Corridor Safety Program update, February 1, 6–8 p.m. at SeaTac Community Center
01/24/2017 SEATTLE – Join Port of Seattle staff at the third Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program open house, February 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. at SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S. in SeaTac. The Port of Seattle’s Flight Corridor Safety Program and Replanting Plan replaces over-height trees with native, low-growing trees -
2016-11-26People spoke and Port of Seattle listened: phase one of tree-cutting project will be modified
11/26/2016 By Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting this past week, where commissioners heard passionate testimony from the public opposing it’s near 3,000 tree-cutting project. However, the Port listened to the public outcry over the past several months about the trees, and has modified part of the plan. Firstly, the Port -
2016-11-22Port plan to cut 3000 trees near SeaTac Airport met with angry reaction
Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting Nov. 22 and their plan to cut nearly 3000 trees in the vicinity of SeaTac Airport was met with an emotional response. By Gwen Davis It’s on everyone’s mind: “You’re going to cut down 3,000 trees?! That’s crazy!” The Port of Seattle held an emotional -
2016-11-22
Residents livid about Port’s plans to cut 3,000 trees near SeaTac Airport
The Port of Seattle held a public meeting Nov. 22 regarding their plan to cut down some 3000 trees in the vicinity of SeaTac Airport. 11/22/2016 By Gwen Davis It’s on everyone’s mind: “You’re going to cut down 3,000 trees?! That’s crazy!” The Port of Seattle held an emotional commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon, at -
2016-11-22Motion of the Port Of Seattle Commission Directing Creation of a Sea-Tac Airport Community Ecology Fund
In November 2016, the Port of Seattle Commission voted to create a $1 million Airport Community Ecology Fund to support environmental projects in the SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines communities affected by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operations. The fund was established in response to community concerns about tree removal under the Port's Flight Corridor Safety Program, and is intended to support initiatives such as tree planting, environmental education in local schools, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Port staff were directed to develop project selection criteria and community outreach procedures, with a full plan to be presented to the Commission by early 2017. -
2016-11-22
Motion of the Port Of Seattle Commission Directing Creation of a Sea-Tac Airport Community Ecology Fund
Port of Seattle Commission motion adopted November 22, 2016, directing creation of the Airport Community Ecology Fund with $1 million allocated to support environmental and ecological projects in SeaTac, Burien, and Des Moines communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport operations. The fund was established in response to public concerns about the Flight Corridor Safety Program (FCSP), -
2016-11-02Community members express agitation about the 3,000 trees the Port of Seattle will cut down
Tuesday meeting draws a crowd 11/02/2016 By Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle finally held a public meeting regarding the nearly 3,000 trees it will cut down. The meeting took place Tuesday evening at Bow Lake Elementary. More than 100 people attended, along with a handful of elected officials. In the first part of the -
2016-11-01Phase 3 – Residential/Commercial: Location of existing and potential obstructions flight corridor safety obstruction management Port Of Seattle
This map, prepared by the Port of Seattle in November 2016, shows the location of existing and potential flight-path obstructions around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of Phase 3 of the Flight Corridor Safety Obstruction Management program. It identifies private and Washington State DOT (WSDOT) properties, city boundaries for Des Moines, Burien, and SeaTac, and the approximate airport property boundary. The document is intended to support planning efforts that ensure structures in surrounding residential and commercial areas do not pose safety hazards to aircraft flight corridors. -
2016-11-01Phase 2 – Other jurisdictions: Location of existing and potential obstructions, Flight Corridor Safety Obstruction Management, Port Of Seattle
This map, prepared by the Port of Seattle, shows the location of existing and potential flight path obstructions around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as part of a Flight Corridor Safety Obstruction Management study. It identifies public and state (WSDOT) properties, city boundaries for surrounding jurisdictions including Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac, and the approximate airport property boundary. The document is part of Phase 2 of the study focusing on other jurisdictions outside the airport's direct control. -
2016-10-25Testimony of David E. Ortman before the Seattle Port Commission, October 25, 2016
Attorney David E. Ortman testified before the Seattle Port Commission in October 2016, arguing that Sea-Tac Airport's expansion plans are financially wasteful and environmentally harmful, citing a Washington State Auditor's report that found nearly $100 million wasted in Third Runway construction contracts and 10 instances of civil fraud. He contended that Sea-Tac cannot sustainably handle projected passenger growth to 66 million by 2034, and that overflight noise from the Third Runway has already depressed property values in north Seattle and Shoreline. Ortman also called on the Port to end its property tax levy, arguing that costs for fishing industry support, cruise facilities, and economic development should be borne by industry users rather than King County taxpayers.