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Port Of Seattle Noise Remedy Program Floor Plan Sketch (No. S-8283)
A hand-drawn floor plan sketch (No. S-8283, Sheet 1 of 1) produced under the Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Program. The residence contains four bedrooms (BR1–BR4, with BR3 and BR4 noted as 'slant' ceiling), a living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, closet, fireplace, and an attached garage marked 'N/C' (not conditioned); numbered triangular symbols indicate window/door treatment locations. -
A Dozen Examples of Port Package Problems
Here are some typical examples of Port Package Problems ranging from the ‘foggy windows’ and ‘blown seals’ to structural damage and disreputable installs. There’s a bonus item: ventilation. Bonus: Ventilation -
Pre-Third Runway Port Package problem: mold and condensation
The Port of Seattle sound insulated a few hundred homes before the Third Runway mandate of 1996 where the vast majority of single family homes were provided with Port Packages. Congress has recently provided grant funding for homes which were provided sound insulation before 1993. As of February 2024, the Port has not chosen to -
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Port Of Seattle Noise Remedy Program — Hand-Drawn Residence Floor Plan Sketch
A hand-drawn floor plan sketch produced for the Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Program, showing a single-story residence with four bedrooms (BR1–BR4, with BR3 and BR4 noted as 'slant'), a living room, dining room, kitchen, garage (marked N/C), utility room (marked No F), bathroom, closet, and fireplace. Numbered triangular symbols (1–7) mark window or door locations; the residence address and drawn-by fields are redacted. This is Sketch No. 1 of 1. -
2022-09-01Air Mail Fall 2022: Port Of Seattle Activities and Opportunities Report
The Port of Seattle's Fall 2022 Air Mail newsletter highlights major updates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including the opening of the new International Arrivals Facility, ongoing terminal modernization projects, and accessibility improvements. It also details noise mitigation efforts for neighboring communities, including a $40 million expansion of the Sound Insulation Program to cover more than 215 apartment units, with all work scheduled for completion by 2026. Additional topics include the Flight Corridor Safety Program, which removes tall trees near the airport that pose safety risks while planting native lower-height trees as replacements. -
2022-08-28Jackson International Airport noise remedy update overall program boundaries
This document presents the Noise Remedy Update for Jackson International Airport (Sea-Tac), operated by the Port of Seattle, outlining the overall program boundaries for noise mitigation efforts in surrounding communities. It includes detailed maps showing three categories of noise remedy zones: Acquisition (properties purchased by the Port), Purchase Assurance (properties guaranteed a buyer), and Sound Insulation (properties eligible for noise-reduction improvements). The affected areas span multiple neighborhoods north and south of the airport, including White Center, Boulevard Park, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and parts of Kent and Renton. -
2022-08-07Port Package Problems Example: Rotted Wood Framing At Building Base
Close-up photograph of Port Package problem 0812: Severely deteriorated and rotted wood framing or sill plate at the base of a structure. The wood exhibits extensive decay with fragmented, crumbling pieces scattered around the affected area. PVC pipe and painted wood trim elements are also visible in the image.