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economic and social justice- implying "someone" is doing Seattle wrong. Just who IS that "someone", anyway?
The fact is jet noise will continue to increase, impacting us all until aviation operations are included in growth management strategies developed and implemented by city, county, port, regional, state and most importantly- federal officials.
And therein lies the problem. Unfortunately, aviation has long been the "sacred cow" of the Seattle area.
The aviation industry shows no sign of self-control when choosing between profit and the health, well-being and quality of life of Seattle's communities.
Getting that margin also requires the support and approval of our elected officials and the FAA... the "OK" for aviation interests to injure Seattle's neighborhoods a little more every year, for growth's sake.
When I saw the estimates for insulating the Highline schools below, I saw what is meant by "externalizing a corporate cost on the community"
Our community resources go into local and federal coffers, then come back to pay for insulation of schools impacted by jet noise coming from an airport facility topping the list as
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SCAA NEWS © is published quarterly by the Seattle Council on Airport Affairs (SCAA). The SCAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of individuals, community-based organizations, and other entities, located primarily in Seattle, that are concerned about the increasing negative impact on the quality of life of this region by airport and aviation operations. Closing date this issue: May 15, 2000.
SCAA
PMB #146, 3213 West Wheeler St.
Seattle, WA 98199
Tel: 206-763-SCAA (763-7222)
www.airportnoise.org
Officers & Directors
Mike G. Rees (Magnolia), President
Mike Ranta (Leschi), Vice-President
Jamie Alls (North Beacon Hill) Director
Rick Lee (Georgetown), Secretary
J. Wm. Keithan (Magnolia), Treasurer
Chas Talbot (Columbia City), Membership & Press Secretary
Debra Adler (Montlake), Director
Rena Behar (Capitol Hill), Director
Chief Editor& Layout: Rick Lee
Contributors: Mike Rees, Chas Talbot,
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The Costs of Running Our Noisy Airport
Economic Engines
This year has seen a lot more news coverage on jet noise around Seattle. There's been plenty of reason for the jump in coverage, with the Sea-Tac FAR Part 150 Noise Study approaching its climax.
Recently neighborhood controversy has erupted over proposed Sea-Tac jet noise solutions.
Ironically, we've seen King County Councilmembers step into the spotlight in southeast Seattle as they condemn jet noise at Sea-Tac, while those same county officials continue to support the expansion of their very own, very noisy King County airport facilities! If Seattle would only realize what's being planned...
We've seen City Councilmembers assert that no neighborhood will be sacrificed to jet noise, yet Seattle neighborhoods and schools may end up being condemned or closed due to jet noise coming from Boeing Field. It's that far along.
We've seen State Legislators affirm that the jet noise issue is one of
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