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A vibrant and creative community, where the residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment.

Since our incorporation in 1993, Burien has been busy defining and redesigning itself as a vibrant King County city. Our residents see Burien, a 100-year-old community with a rich heritage, as a friendly community with well-established neighborhoods and a small-town atmosphere.

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Share Your Vision of Burien’s Urban Center

Posted on: March 19, 2019

Share Your Vision of Burien’s Urban Center

What will Burien's downtown and urban center be like 5, 10, or 20 years from now? Tell us what you think by taking a survey....

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Citizen of the Year, Community Court, Human Services Commission Report, Enhanced Services Facilities

Posted on: March 08, 2019

Citizen of the Year, Community Court, Human Services Commission Report, Enhanced Services Facilities

Council received updates on Community Court, the City’s human services program, and animal control services. The Council also presented two proclamations, selected the 2018 Burien Citizen of the Year,...

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Economic Development, Burien Airport Committee, Emergency Services Update

Posted on: March 01, 2019

Economic Development, Burien Airport Committee, Emergency Services Update

Council appointed four people to the Burien Airport Committee, signed letters of support for state legislative bills calling for the siting of a second commercial aviation facility in western Washingt...

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Learn about Updates to City Sign Code at Open Houses

Posted on: February 20, 2019

Learn about Updates to City Sign Code at Open Houses

Come to an open house to learn about updates to the City’s code for temporary signs such as A-boards, banners, campaign signs, etc....

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Featured Events

Farmer's Market

Date: May 02, 2019@

Farmer's Market

Shop local! Buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and original crafts at the Burien Farmers Market....

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Safe Firearm Storage Giveaway Event

Date: March 23, 2019@

Saturday, March 23, 2019 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Safe Firearm Storage Giveaway Event

Learn about the importance of safe firearm storage and receive a free lock box or trigger lock....

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Community Resource Center

Date: February 25, 2019@

Operates Mondays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW.

Community Resource Center

The Burien Community Resource Center features multiple social service agencies in one easily accessible location. Anyone looking f...

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6:30PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St., Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166

Business and Economic Development Partnership

7:00PM - 10:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166

City Council Study Session

6:30PM - 8:00PM/

Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166

Arts Commission

7:00PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98201

Planning Commission

4:00PM - 6:00PM/

PCC Community Markets, 15840 1st Avenue South, Burien, Washington 98148

Coffee with a Cop

7:00PM - 10:00PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166

City Council Regular Meeting

4:30PM - 6:00PM/

400 SW 152nd St, 3rd Floor Miller Creek Conference Room, Burien, WA 98166

Human Services Commision

7:00PM - 8:30PM/

Council Chambers, 400 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA 98166

Planning Commission

7:30AM - 9:00AM/

City Hall, 400 SW 152nd St., Suite 300, Burien, WA 98166

Business and Economic Development Partnership

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