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The Highline Forum, hosted by the City of Burien on May 22, 2013, focused on the theme of Education and Partnerships between cities, schools, and the Port. The agenda included presentations on existing Burien/Schools and Burien/Port partnerships, including the revitalization of the NERA (noise-impacted area), as well as discussions on wellness, jobs, and the long-running Seahurst Project. The forum reflects ongoing efforts by Burien and its regional partners to address shared community challenges, including those tied to Sea-Tac Airport's impact on neighboring areas.

The Highline Forum, a regional body representing cities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, met in May 2012 to discuss Sea-Tac's noise abatement procedures, including how the airport manages north and south flow air traffic patterns and monitors airline compliance rates. Port of Seattle staff acknowledged that the airport has limited formal enforcement tools for noise compliance, relying instead on collaboration with the FAA to identify and address patterns of non-compliance. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for July 25, 2012, at Burien City Hall to continue discussions on community and port issues.

The Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Strategy, prepared in April 2010 by the City of Burien and Port of Seattle, outlines a 15-year plan to convert land near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from incompatible residential and small-scale commercial uses into airport-compatible development. Created in response to noise and operational impacts from Sea-Tac Airport, the plan was shaped by community input, market analysis, and FAA restrictions. The strategy provides a phased, incremental approach to guide property owners and stakeholders through the redevelopment process while balancing environmental, economic, and community considerations.

The Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) Appendix is a supporting document to the Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Strategy, dated April 2010. It contains nine sections covering existing conditions, market conditions, critical area studies, community involvement, transportation infrastructure, economic summaries, comprehensive plan and zoning amendments, and a Miller Creek Greenway concept report. This appendix provides the technical and community engagement background needed to guide redevelopment planning decisions for the NERA.

The Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) Redevelopment Plan and Implementation Strategy, prepared in April 2010 by Otak, Inc. for the City of Burien and the Port of Seattle, outlines a framework for redeveloping land in the northeast area near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The plan addresses existing conditions—including Federal Aviation Administration requirements and airport noise constraints—alongside community input, infrastructure needs, and market analysis to guide future land use decisions. It identifies preferred development alternatives, zoning amendments, and prioritized implementation steps to support responsible redevelopment of properties affected by airport operations.

The City of Burien's 2009 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) examines redevelopment options for the Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA), located near Sea-Tac Airport. Three alternatives are evaluated, including rezoning the area to allow airport-compatible uses such as light industrial, office, and limited retail (Alternative 1), a more restricted version without auto or general retail sales (Alternative 2), or maintaining the existing SPA-4 zoning with no changes (Alternative 3). The document is relevant to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy as all proposed land use changes are explicitly designed to ensure compatibility with airport operations in the surrounding community.

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.