Technical Memorandum No. 1: Background, Process, Goals, and Objectives — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan

This July 2015 technical memorandum outlines the background, goals, and objectives for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), prepared by Leigh Fisher for the Port of Seattle. It describes how the SAMP differs from a traditional airport master plan by integrating financial, environmental, and community sustainability considerations into long-term airport development planning. The document also explains how sustainability goals—drawn from national, regional, and Port of Seattle policies—will be used to evaluate and screen future development alternatives for Sea-Tac Airport.

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Technical Memorandum No. 1 (Final) prepared by Leigh Fisher and Synergy Consultants, Inc. for the Port of Seattle, July 2015, as part of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport) Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Covers SAMP background and process overview, traditional vs. sustainable airport master planning, SAMP scoping process, national and airport industry sustainability goals, Puget Sound Region sustainability goals, Port of Seattle sustainability goals including the Century Agenda, Environmental Strategy Plan, 25-Year Environmental Goals, and 2014 Aviation Business Plan. Establishes SAMP sustainability goals and objectives organized under Financial/Operational, Environmental, and Social/Community Outreach categories with associated metrics and a Sustainability Management Plan. Describes how sustainability goals will guide long-term airport development alternatives screening through a four-stage planning process.

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