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Futurewise Whatcom Summer Events!


House Party on the South Hill


June 7, 6-10 pm
115 S Forest Street, Bellingham

To kick the summer off, Bob Hall, David Johnston and Dan Warner are hosting a summer house party to raise funds for Futurewise Whatcom!

Join us for good food, good beer - and a great cause! Featuring the sounds of the Julian MacDonough Trio and the Happy Valley Sluggers!

This house party is a great opportunity to learn more about Futurewise Whatcom, and connect with others who care about making Whatcom County a great place to live as much as you do.

Click here to RSVP today!

Fireworks for Futurewise Whatcom


July 4
The Bellingham Herald Building Roof

Are you already scoping out the best place to watch the fireworks this Independence Day? Well, we've reserved the best seats in town and we're inviting all our friends to join us! Tickets go on sale June 1.

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How much could our towns save with better development?

A new report by Smart Growth America quantifies the average fiscal impact of smart growth development.

May 21, 2013
Save transit & make our streets safer!

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!

May 20, 2013
New Report: Reduced driving rates have major implications for nation'’s infrastructure

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.

May 15, 2013
Save King County Metro!

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!

May 13, 2013
Futurewise Takes a Stand Against Coal Terminal

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.

Jan 22, 2013
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