TagNortheast Redevelopment Area(13)

The City of Burien is studying whether to rezone a residential neighborhood along its eastern border with SeaTac for industrial or employment uses, as required by the Burien 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The area's small single-family parcels, limited road access, and proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — including airport-related land use compatibility requirements — constrain what kinds of development are realistically possible. This draft report documents those physical and regulatory limitations to guide future zoning decisions that balance job-growth targets with the neighborhood's existing character.

A staff memorandum to the Burien City Council introducing the North of NERA Rezone Project, which proposes to rezone approximately 158 acres currently designated RS 7,200 (single-family residential) to industrial land use consistent with the Burien 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The project area is located north of the Northeast Redevelopment Area (NERA) between S 128th Street

Staff memorandum to Burien City Council introducing the North of NERA Rezone Project, which proposes rezoning approximately 158 acres from single-family residential (RS 7,200) to industrial land use to implement the Burien 2044 Comprehensive Plan. The project area is located between S 128th Street and S 138th Street, west of Des Moines Memorial Drive, and

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.