http://futurewise.org daily 1 http://futurewise.org/resources/betterbudgets A new report by Smart Growth America quantifies the average fiscal impact of smart growth development. april http://futurewise.org/priorities/transpopackage Our legislature needs to increase transportation investments to fix our crumbling roads, put more buses on the streets, and invest in healthier communities. Ask the legislature to act before they adjourn! april http://futurewise.org/resources/news/newdirectionvmt Millennials lead the change in transportation trends, says a new report -- A New Direction: Our Changing Relationship with Driving and the Implications for America'’s Future. april http://futurewise.org/resources/savemetro But now my bus - our bus service – is in the hand of state politicians who have limited time to give King County Metro a new long-term funding solution. Without state action, King County Metro will eliminate 65 bus routes and reduce service on 86 more in 2014. These changes are estimated to impact 70% of bus riders in King County. Take action today to help save King County Metro! april http://futurewise.org/Futurewise%20Website After 8 years, we are beginning to update our Futurewise website. Request for Proposals are due May, 24. Help spread the word! angela http://futurewise.org/resources/news/Coal%20port%20EIS%20scoping Today Futurewise staff, with the support of its board, filed a comment letter to Whatcom County, the state Department of Ecology, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to recommend that a programmatic Environment Impact Statement (EIS) be prepared to assess the individual and cumulative impacts of all of the potential coal ports in Washington and Oregon and to identify the mitigation necessary to maintain the region’s built and natural environments, human health, and our state’s economy. tim http://futurewise.org/resources/news/completestreets Spokane, Washington scores in the top 6 in nationwide assessment of local complete streets policies. april http://futurewise.org/about/whatcom_newdirector Kate Blystone is the newly hired Chapter Director for Futurewise Whatcom and its dedicated local Steering Committee... http://futurewise.org/action/2012legislative To say that this year’s legislative session was a tough one is a huge understatement. In the end, we helped secure a few minor victories and successfully defeated more than 60 bills aimed at weakening our bedrock environmental laws. http://futurewise.org/resources/news/futurewire Our Spring electronic newsletter can now be found online. Learn how we're working to shape the conversation on transit-oriented communities and the economic, environmental and social justice issues that are deeply entwined. http://futurewise.org/priorities/smp2012 Many communities across the state and in the Puget Sound region in particular are updating their shoreline management policies for the first time in over 30 years. It is a once in a lifetime moment for getting it right on our shorelines after decades of failed policies. Our active participation has “changed the conversation,” so that jurisdictions are beginning to grasp what is required and the best ways to address different issues. http://futurewise.org/resources/news/HUDchampion Just as our state legislative session has come to a close, things are heating up in DC. Tomorrow is a big day in the US Senate -- and our own Senator Murray is in the perfect place to be our champion. april http://futurewise.org/about/AdvocacyCorps/news_item.2012-04-03.1731287308 AdvocacyCorps is an intensive ten-week summer bootcamp for aspiring urban & environment advocates. Twelve outstanding young leaders between the ages of 19 and 26 will dedicate their summer to leadership development and political organizing to make a difference for Washington State’s communities and environment. brock http://futurewise.org/resources/news/2012-annual-dinner-and-auction During annual celebration, Futurewise will outline long-term goals and near-term benchmarks, and recognize Senator Craig Pridemore, Methow Conservancy, North Lot Development, Seattle Housing Authority and GGLO for their leadership to promote livable communities. brock http://futurewise.org/feb2012auctionupdate You are cordially invited to attend our annual fundraising dinner and auction! We are excited to have Denis Hayes, President of the Bullitt Foundation, join us as our keynote speaker.