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  • 3 urban center pdf
    2026-08-28

    Chapter 3 Urban Center Element

    Chapter 3 of SeaTac's Envision SeaTac 2044 Comprehensive Plan outlines the Urban Center Element, establishing goals and policies for developing the area around SeaTac/Airport into an equitable, transit-oriented community. The chapter covers topics including regional collaboration, land use patterns, housing, transportation, non-motorized travel, and community design, organized under 13 goals. It also defines frameworks for regional growth centers and urban villages as centers of opportunity within the city.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, community development, Comprehensive Plan, Land UseFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 2026-08-28

    Chapter 1 Introduction, City Vision, and Planning Framework

    The City of SeaTac's Comprehensive Plan, first adopted in 1994 and updated through 2024, serves as a long-range planning guide for the city through 2044, outlining community goals, land use policies, and steps for achieving them under Washington State's Growth Management Act. The plan is supported by three subarea plans covering the city's urban villages, including areas near light rail stations. Note: while this document covers SeaTac's broad planning framework, it does not specifically address airport noise policy.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, community engagement, Comprehensive Plan, Land UseFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 1 intro planning framework pdf
    2026-08-28

    Introduction, City Vision, and Planning Framework

    The City of SeaTac's Comprehensive Plan, first adopted in 1994 and updated through 2024, serves as a long-range planning guide for the city through 2044, outlining community goals, land use policies, and steps for achieving them under Washington State's Growth Management Act. The plan is supported by three subarea plans covering the city's urban villages, including areas near light rail stations. Note: while this document covers SeaTac's broad planning framework, it does not specifically address airport noise policy.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, community engagement, Comprehensive Plan, Land UseFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 2026-08-28

    Housing & Human Services Background Report Appendices: Appendix A — Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Report

    This document is an appendix to the Housing and Human Services Background Report for the City of Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, focusing on a Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Report. It examines how much land is available for housing development within the city. Note: this document does not appear to contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsComprehensive Plan, Housing, Land UseFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 5xxa lca titlepg pdf
    2026-08-28

    Housing & Human Services Background Report Appendices: Appendix A — Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Report

    This document is an appendix to the Housing and Human Services Background Report for the City of Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, focusing on a Land Capacity Analysis Methodology Report. It examines how much land is available for housing development within the city. Note: this document does not appear to contain content specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsComprehensive Plan, Housing, Land UseFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 2026-08-28

    Chapter 5 Housing and Human Services Background Report

    This document is Chapter 5 of the City of SeaTac's Comprehensive Plan, covering Housing and Human Services. It assesses local housing needs, demographics, housing costs, land capacity for new development, and racially disparate impacts of housing policies through 2044. The report also establishes housing growth targets and evaluates policy options to address affordability and equity challenges in the city.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, Comprehensive Plan, Housing, Land UseFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 5x housing and human services br pdf
    2026-08-28

    Chapter 5 Housing and Human Services Background Report

    This document is Chapter 5 of the City of SeaTac's Comprehensive Plan, covering Housing and Human Services. It assesses local housing needs, demographics, housing costs, land capacity for new development, and racially disparate impacts of housing policies through 2044. The report also establishes housing growth targets and evaluates policy options to address affordability and equity challenges in the city.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, Comprehensive Plan, Housing, Land UseFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 2026-08-28

    Chapter 2 Land Use Background Report

    This document is Chapter 2 of the City of SeaTac's Envision SeaTac 2044 Comprehensive Plan, providing a background report on land use patterns, physical features, and growth targets within the city. It covers topics including existing residential, commercial, industrial, and airport-related land uses, as well as water resources, housing and employment targets through 2044, and essential public facilities. While focused broadly on land use planning, it includes data relevant to airport-related land use and the impact of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on surrounding development.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, Comprehensive Plan, Land Use, Sea-Tac AirportFolderComprehensive Plan
  • 2x land use br pdf
    2026-08-28

    Chapter 2 Land Use Background Report

    This document is Chapter 2 of the City of SeaTac's Envision SeaTac 2044 Comprehensive Plan, providing a background report on land use patterns, physical features, and growth targets within the city. It covers topics including existing residential, commercial, industrial, and airport-related land uses, as well as water resources, housing and employment targets through 2044, and essential public facilities. While focused broadly on land use planning, it includes data relevant to airport-related land use and the impact of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on surrounding development.
    TagsCity Of SeaTac, Comprehensive Plan, Land Use, Sea-Tac AirportFolderComprehensive Plan
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    2026-07-15

    FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program 14 CFR Part 150 Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wisconsin

      Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. Notice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Dane County for Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). On December 21, 2023, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps (NEMs) submitted by Dane County were in
    CategoriesFrom The Web, News Stories TagsFAA, Land Use, Noise, Noise Mitigation, Part 150

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Issues

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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