By Alia Sinclair

At Tuesday night’s (July 22, 2025) meeting, the SeaTac City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase Sale Agreement for the acquisition of property for a new Civic Campus.

The decision comes after nearly three years of exploration about the feasibility of building a new campus for the inclusion of a new City Hall and other community amenities.

The approved land purchase is located at 2701 S 200th Street, next to Angle Lake Station, and is being purchased for $40.4 million.

From April 19 through May 30, 2025, the City engaged with the community to identify possible community uses that were desired as part of a civic campus. The City received more than 600 responses from the community regarding proposed uses. 

Four categories arose as the most popular amongst the residents surveyed:

  • 43%: Space for farmer’s markets, community events, and celebrations
  • 42%: Cafe or restaurant space
  • 41%: Community support services for housing, employment, and immigration
  • 39%: Support for small businesses and entrepreneurs

Other community uses respondents mentioned were space for an international market, a cultural center, educational spaces, and outdoor garden/plaza amenities.

While some residents have verbalized concerns that the new Civic Campus project will raise taxes, no new taxes have been proposed at this time.

The decision to move forward with the Civic Campus project is timely, as the current City Hall building is over 45-years-old and requires extensive renovations to remain functional enough to conduct city business.

Councilmember Joe Vinson tweeted that the cost of continuing to house City Hall in the current building is approximately $116 million dollars and would not address key issues like safety, access, and broader community use.

The City said in a public statement:

“We’ve done our homework, and the Civic Campus Feasibility Report shows this 8.58-acre site is the best fit for a vibrant, welcoming space where residents can access services, connect with neighbors, and shape the future.”