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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.

This aerial map covers the residential and commercial areas surrounding Sea-Tac Airport, spanning portions of Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, and unincorporated King County. It highlights key landmarks including Southern Heights Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School, Rainier Golf and Country Club, and Glen Acres Country Club, along with major roadways such as SR 99, SR 599, Des Moines Memorial Drive S, and Military Road S. Turquoise boundary lines appear to delineate specific noise impact or study zones relevant to airport policy planning in the region.

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.

This document contains the agenda for the Highline Forum meeting held on March 25, 2015, hosted by the City of Tukwila at Starfire Sports. The two-hour meeting covered topics including Parks and Recreation innovative approaches, a State of the City address, and notably a Sustainable Airport Master Plan Update presented by Mark Reis, Managing Director of Sea-Tac Airport. The forum also included community discussions and the election of a new Community Co-chair.