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Economic Development Action Plan

The City of Burien has developed an economic development action plan. City staff and advisory board members worked together to build consensus on priority actions that will help improve the economic vitality of our community.

The action plan contains specific economic development goals, strategies, and implementation measures as well as an implementation plan, outlining the timing, anticipated cost, and funding source of each implementation action.

The final plan was adopted on June 3, 2024.

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Background Information

Project Timeline

August-November 2023

Opportunities and Challenges

Evaluate current economic conditions and constraints.

September-December 2023

Community Engagement

Community feedback gathered through stakeholder interviews, public meetings, and open house.

December 2023-February 2024

Plan Development

Evaluate community feedback and develop draft plan.

February 2024

Legislative Review

Plan goes to Business and Economic Development Partnership and Burien City Council for review.

June 2024

Adopted by City Council

The Burien City Council adopted the plan on June 3, 2024.

Last Updated: August 18, 2025