Trouble brewing over school stadium

Nina Selipsky

Nina Selipsky Jan 12, 2018

Jan 12, 2018

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                <h2><p>Neighbors are none too happy about Kennedy Catholic High School's proposed new stadium and sports complex in Burien. At least a half-dozen people have told KOMO they are opposed to the plan and believe it will severely impact their quality of life, including reducing their property values. Kennedy</p></h2>
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            <p>Neighbors are none too happy about Kennedy Catholic High School's proposed new stadium and sports complex in Burien. At least a half-dozen people have told <a href="http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Neighbors-fight-to-derail-new-high-school-football-stadium-318055391.html?ref=dev.cascadepbs.org">KOMO</a> they are opposed to the plan and believe it will severely impact their quality of life, including reducing their property values. Kennedy High president Mike Prato says the new complex will actually benefit the neighborhood and the city by attracting more sporting events and fans who will spend money at local businesses. Residents are concerned about the bright lights, noise and street parking. Kennedy's football team currently plays at Highline Memorial Stadium, and residents want to keep it that way.</p>
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Neighbors are none too happy about Kennedy Catholic High School's proposed new stadium and sports complex in Burien. At least a half-dozen people have told KOMO they are opposed to the plan and believe it will severely impact their quality of life, including reducing their property values. Kennedy High president Mike Prato says the new complex will actually benefit the neighborhood and the city by attracting more sporting events and fans who will spend money at local businesses. Residents are concerned about the bright lights, noise and street parking. Kennedy's football team currently plays at Highline Memorial Stadium, and residents want to keep it that way.

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By Nina Selipsky

Nina Selipsky is an editorial intern at Crosscut. She is a senior at Lakeside School in Seattle, where she is an editor and writer for the school newspaper. Nina spent last summer working with a non-p