A rushed fix of the Hirst ruling won't solve Washington's water woes

September 13, 2017

Counter to the narrative that has been pressed by opposition, the Washington State Supreme Court's water-availability Hirst decision isn't in need of a "fix." What we need is good planning, resources and the support it takes to implement effectively.

A new data tool for advancing equitable community development in Seattle

August 31, 2017

Superior Court Judge Denies Okanogan County Motions to Dismiss and Stays Appeals

June 26, 2017

Don't blame GMA for supressing housing in Washington

June 8, 2017

The Hirst Decision: Washington State Supreme Court confirms cities and counties need to consider water availability when planning for growth

October 6, 2016

On October 6, 2016, the Washington State Supreme Court concluded that Whatcom County's "comprehensive plan does not protect water availability because it allows permit-exempt appropriations to impede minimum flows." This decision builds on Futurewis...

Futurewise joins Seattle for Everyone coalition and neighborhood advocates in support of Downtown/South Lake Union affordability rezone

March 15, 2017

Seattle for Everyone - University District re-zoning isn't just about Seattle

November 8, 2016

A post election message from the Futurewise ED

November 9, 2016

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Comments on the City of Seattle Environmentally Critical Areas Update

December 8, 2016

Futurewise strongly supports the City of Seattle Environmentally Critical Areas Update, and provides some suggestions to better protect water quality, people, and property.