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This document is a Third Quarter 2018 progress update on the NorthSTAR Program and North Satellite Modernization project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, presented to the Port of Seattle Commission on November 27, 2018. The project expands the North Satellite terminal from 12 to 20 contact gate positions, growing the facility from 263,000 to 428,000 square feet, and includes upgrades to infrastructure, seismic reinforcement, marketplace concessions, technology, and airline services. The update covers budget status, schedule, challenges, accomplishments, and sustainability initiatives as of Q3 2018.

In November 2018, the Port of Seattle presented its Draft 2019 State Legislative Agenda to the Port Commission, outlining key priorities including workforce development in maritime and industrial sectors, transportation access improvements to Sea-Tac Airport via State Route 518 and the Puget Sound Gateway program, and support for a Clean Fuels Standard to reduce emissions from port operations. The agenda was developed through consultation with internal subject matter experts and individual commissioners, with a focus on reducing emissions, growing jobs, and increasing opportunities. Final adoption of the agenda was scheduled for the Commission's November 27, 2018 meeting.

This April 2018 Port of Seattle presentation outlines port and habitat recovery projects along the Lower Duwamish Waterway in Seattle, covering terminals 105, 107, 108, and 117, as well as Turning Basin #3 and the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site. The document highlights environmental restoration efforts, including shoreline and aquatic habitat improvements near Georgetown and South Park neighborhoods. Terminal 108 is featured as an example of habitat recovery work, showing before-and-after conditions of riparian restoration along the waterway.

This April 2018 Port of Seattle briefing examines traffic congestion challenges at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), whose roadway system was originally designed in 1968 for just 5 million annual passengers. It reviews how a major road realignment in 2008 for Light Rail helped reduce gridlock by removing return-to-terminal loop ramps and cutting recirculating vehicle traffic by 40%. The briefing emphasizes that managing landside access at SEA requires a comprehensive, long-term strategic policy to handle the airport's growing transportation demands.

In February 2018, the Port of Seattle presented its draft local and regional government relations priorities to the Port Commission, covering areas such as workforce development, economic opportunity, equity and inclusion, regional mobility, and climate and sustainability. The briefing outlined priority items across Port-wide, Aviation, and Maritime divisions, along with additional issues being monitored or supported. The Commission was set to incorporate feedback and formally adopt the priorities at a follow-up meeting on February 27, 2018.

This January 2018 Port of Seattle presentation outlines the Tourism Marketing Support Program, which aims to grow the region's visitor economy by increasing tourist numbers and spending across Washington State while expanding use of Port assets. The program supports partnerships with travel organizations and positions the Port as a leader in the visitor industry, aligning with the Port's broader Century Agenda goal of advancing the Seattle region as a leading tourism destination.

This January 2018 Port of Seattle presentation provides a Fourth Quarter 2017 update on the NorthSTAR Program and North Satellite (NSAT) renovation project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The project expands the North Satellite terminal from 160,000 to 428,000 square feet and increases contact gate positions from 12 to 20, with key improvements including a marketplace, updated gate lobbies, seismic reinforcement, and new technology infrastructure. The renovation aims to enhance the passenger experience from curb to seat, improve safety, and increase overall level of service and passenger comfort.

This September 2012 Port of Seattle presentation outlines the Airport Sustainability Master Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, comparing existing and future airport layout conditions. The plan maps proposed near-term development projects across the airfield, terminal areas, parking facilities, and surrounding grounds. It serves as a long-range planning framework intended to guide responsible airport growth while reflecting the Port of Seattle's sustainability commitments.

In September 2011, the Port of Seattle briefed commissioners on an Airline Realignment Program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, driven by major industry mergers such as Delta-Northwest, United-Continental, and Southwest-AirTran. The program involved relocating and consolidating multiple airlines—including Alaska Air Group, American, Virgin America, and others—across different terminals and satellites, with Alaska Air Group planning to consolidate at the North Satellite and Concourse C. The total estimated cost of the realignment program ranged from $122 million to $130 million, covering capital and expense projects.