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This May 2022 presentation by the City of Tukwila provides an economic development update delivered at the Highline Forum, highlighting a mixed-use development project called Wadajir located along Tukwila International Boulevard. The Wadajir project appears to involve a multi-story building with ground-floor commercial space, situated on a property near addresses 14110 and 14120 Tukwila International Blvd. The document does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy, but reflects broader redevelopment activity in the airport-adjacent Tukwila community.

The Highline Forum held a virtual meeting on January 26, 2022, hosted by the City of Tukwila, covering topics including the opening of the International Arrivals Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, federal infrastructure funding provisions (IIJA) affecting the port and surrounding communities, and an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Round Table (StART). The meeting was conducted via Microsoft Teams with no physical location, and public comments could be submitted by email or through the Teams platform. Six additional forum meetings were scheduled throughout 2022, hosted by various local jurisdictions including Des Moines, Federal Way, Highline College, Highline School District, and SeaTac.

This September 2021 City of Tukwila update, presented to the Highline Forum, highlights two newly built fire stations: Fire Station 51 located at 17951 Southcenter Parkway and Fire Station 52 located at 15447 65th Ave S. The presentation showcases photographs of both modern facilities, reflecting recent infrastructure investment in the Tukwila area.

This January 26, 2021 City of Tukwila update, presented to the Highline Forum, highlights two newly constructed fire stations serving the Tukwila area: Fire Station 51, located at 17951 Southcenter Parkway, and Fire Station 52, located at 15447 65th Ave S. The presentation showcases photographs of both modern facilities, which feature contemporary architectural designs with brick exteriors and red bay doors. Note that this document does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy, but rather covers municipal infrastructure improvements in the neighboring city of Tukwila.

The cities of Tukwila and SeaTac each published 2021 state legislative agendas addressing local infrastructure, public health, and community needs near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. SeaTac's priorities notably include advocating for full funding of SR 509 and SR 518 transportation improvements through the Puget Sound Gateway project, which is directly tied to airport-related regional traffic, as well as supporting a University of Washington indoor air quality study near the airport to recommend health protections for local residents. Tukwila's agenda focuses more broadly on housing, racial equity, broadband access, law enforcement reform, and stable infrastructure funding from the state.

The Highline Forum meeting, hosted by the City of Tukwila on November 15, 2017, focused on air quality concerns related to Sea-Tac Airport, featuring a briefing from University of Washington researchers on an ultrafine particles study and a discussion of related federal legislation (HR 4087). The agenda also included updates from the City of Tukwila and the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Roundtable, presented by Port of Seattle Aviation Managing Director Lance Lyttle. The two-hour session concluded with a discussion of emerging issues and planning for the 2018 Highline Forum schedule.

The Highline Forum held a public meeting on March 29, 2017, hosted by the City of Tukwila at Starfire Sports, covering two main themes: day tourism opportunities and potential reorganization of the forum itself. The two-hour agenda included public comments, the nomination and election of a new Community Co-chair, a conversation on day tourism led by Tukwila's Business Relations Manager, and a discussion of possible structural changes to the forum covering its mission, meeting format, membership, and communication practices. The meeting was convened by Port of Seattle Commissioner John Creighton and chaired by the Highline Forum Co-chairs.