TagSea-Tac Communities Plan(172)
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1976-09-20Ordinance No. 2883: An ordinance adopting the Sea-Tac Communities Plan
★ 32King County Ordinance No. 2883, passed in September 1976, officially adopted the Sea-Tac Communities Plan as an addendum to the King County Comprehensive Plan, establishing it as the guiding policy for land use, development, and redevelopment around Sea-Tac International Airport. The plan, developed with Federal Aviation Administration grant funding and extensive community involvement, addresses noise programs, open space acquisition areas, and compatible land use in the airport's vicinity. It required coordination between King County and the Port of Seattle on any future changes, with the Highline Communities Plan designated as the official zoning guideline for implementing its land use concepts. -
1976-06-08Resolution No. 2626: A resolution establishing planning and developmental policies relating to Sea-Tac International Airport and its vicinity
★Resolution No. 2626, adopted by the Port of Seattle Commission on June 8, 1976, formally accepted the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan as a guide for developing Sea-Tac International Airport in a way that maximizes compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. The resolution directed Port staff to pursue federal funding for land acquisition in flight path zones, establish an aircraft noise monitoring system, and launch a pilot acoustic insulation program for nearby homes. Total noise abatement efforts were estimated to cost approximately $50 million over a ten-year period, with funding expected from airport revenues and federal assistance. -
1975-02-02Noise Remedies (PARKS/850/14/10)
★A comprehensive document from Ed Parks outlining noise remedy programs for Sea-Tac Airport post Sea-Tac Communities Plan, divided into source reduction programs and community-based remedies. The document discusses strategies to minimize aircraft noise at the source, including REFAN and Glide Slope, and addresses secondary annoyance factors affecting noise-impacted residential neighborhoods through stabilization and strengthening programs. -
1973-07-01Technical Report #2 Public Facilities and Services in the Sea-Tac Communities Plan Study Area
★This 1973 technical report from King County's Office of Community and Environmental Development surveys the public facilities and services available in the SeaTac Communities Plan Study Area. It covers schools, parks, libraries, fire protection, sewer and water services, and other community infrastructure. The report was produced to support land use planning in the area surrounding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. -
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2026-07-15Sea-Tac Communities Plan: Water quality, airport, and community development
The Sea-Tac Communities Plan outlines strategies to improve compatibility between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on water quality, drainage, and land use. Key programs include public acquisition of noise-impacted residential areas for open space and recreation, conversion of single-family zones to higher-density or commercial uses, and reinforcement of existing neighborhoods through noise remedy and infrastructure improvements. The plan also addresses environmental concerns such as stream protection, holding pond systems for stormwater management, and pollution control near Miller and Des Moines Creeks. -
2026-07-15Sea-Tac Communities Plan: Water quality, airport, and community development
The Sea-Tac Communities Plan outlines strategies to improve compatibility between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on water quality, drainage, and land use. Key programs include public acquisition of noise-impacted residential areas for open space and recreation, conversion of single-family zones to higher-density or commercial uses, and reinforcement of existing neighborhoods through noise remedy and infrastructure improvements. The plan also addresses environmental concerns such as stream protection, holding pond systems for stormwater management, and pollution control near Miller and Des Moines Creeks. -
2026-07-15Sea-Tac Communities Plan background and environmental findings
This document summarizes the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, a 1973 joint study by the Port of Seattle and King County to improve compatibility between Sea-Tac International Airport and its surrounding neighborhoods. The plan examined aircraft noise exposure, air and water quality, and community growth, finding that noise levels were expected to decrease over time due to quieter aircraft technology despite rising flight operations. It proposed a range of noise remedy programs—including property acquisition, purchase guarantees, and insulation assistance—affecting thousands of homes in areas north and south of the airport. -
2026-07-15Sea-Tac Communities Plan background and environmental findings
This document summarizes the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, a 1973 joint study by the Port of Seattle and King County to improve compatibility between Sea-Tac International Airport and its surrounding neighborhoods. The plan examined aircraft noise exposure, air and water quality, and community growth, finding that noise levels were expected to decrease over time due to quieter aircraft technology despite rising flight operations. It proposed a range of noise remedy programs—including property acquisition, purchase guarantees, and insulation assistance—affecting thousands of homes in areas north and south of the airport. -
Second Runway Aerial Line Drawing – Planning for the airport and its environs: The Sea-Tac success story page 9
A black-and-white site plan map labeled 'Figure 2. SEA-TAC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,' showing the airport's runway configuration, taxiways, terminal area, and surrounding road network. A north arrow is included in the lower left corner, orienting the map with runways running roughly east-west.