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News from City of Burien departments on various topics.
Building Burien: Spring 2023
Infrastructure projects help build a healthy and livable community for all.
April 12, 2023
Community Shapes Vision for Burien 2044
City staff and consultants gathered feedback through 21 online and in-person events, online surveys and maps, and small stakeholder groups.
April 12, 2023
Editor’s Note: Spring 2023
This year, as we celebrate Burien’s 30th anniversary as a city, we will be looking back at Burien’s history while at the same time creating a shared vision for our future.
April 12, 2023
Message from the Burien City Council
There are several big issues on the horizon, and we hope to hear from you. Housing, public safety, neighborhood planning, and more will be top priorities in the near future.
April 11, 2023
Message from the City Manager: Charting a New Future
The City will face tough choices over the next three to five years. We need to chart a new financial path forward so that we can continue to provide the essential services deserved by our community.
April 11, 2023
2023-2024 Budget Maintains Programs and Services and Increases Human Services, Arts and Culture Funding
Development of the biennial budget was guided by strategic plan discussions, public input, and the City’s financial policies.
April 11, 2023
Recovery Roadmap Navigates Burien Toward a Brighter Future
Burien’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation totaled $10.8 million. The one-time funding must be spent by December 31, 2026.
April 11, 2023
New Plan Will Set City’s Focus for Next Five Years
The Burien City Council met this summer during five special meetings to develop a strategic plan to guide the City of Burien government for the next 3–5 years.
September 29, 2022
“Shape Your City” Invites Community to Help Re-imagine Long-term Future of Burien
The City of Burien is re-imagining the long-term future of our city through a coordinated planning effort called “Shape Your City”.
September 29, 2022
Your City at Work: Rental Housing Inspection Program Helps Landlords and Tenants Live in Safe and Healthy Housing
Rental housing inspection programs like Burien’s are a helpful tool in keeping rental properties maintained, lessening the need for tenants to demand repairs to their housing unit.
September 29, 2022