Protecting Agricultural Land in Clark County
Futurewise scored a victory in this Growth Management Hearings Board case as Futurewise raised concerns that the county was planning for growth that wouldn’t have adequate access to water.
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Protecting Agricultural Land in Clark County
Futurewise scored a victory in this Growth Management Hearings Board case as Futurewise raised concerns that the county was planning for growth that wouldn’t have adequate access to water. Read at The Columbian »
A post election message from the Futurewise ED
It was truly an unprecedented day. Although an outside observer might think differently if they were to solely judge the day based on the actions taken by the Futurewise staff. Some of us came to work early and stared out … Continue reading
Sound Transit 3 is a huge win for the region – and climate change
The work is just beginning! Together we can make Sound Transit 3 a successful investment – not just in transit – but for how the region tackles land-use and regional transportation that will combat the impacts of climate change. In the next … Continue reading
The Spokane Inlander comments on the impact of the Hirst decision
Futurewise staff is featured in this article that discusses how the Hirst decision is impacting development in the rural areas of Spokane County. Read at The Inlander » Posted In The Media
Futurewise “Scenario Planning” with WSDOT
Futurewise participated in “scenario planning” with other state-wide transportation partners to determine how the Washington State Transportation Plan (WTP) could be updated to deal with an uncertain future. In accordance with the graphical image shown here, WSDOT determined that two … Continue reading
Futurewise staff speak at the WA AWRA 2016 Conference
Futurewise’s Director of Planning and Law, Tim Trohimovich, was invited to speak at the Washington Section of the American Water Resources Association’s Annual State Conference on October 26, 2016. Tim’s presentation documented that the water levels in wells in Washington … Continue reading
Naiads blog analyzes the Hirst decision
The Naiads blog provides some insight into the “blockbuster” Hirst decision Read at Naiads Blog »
Jean Melious makes sense of the Hirst decision
Jean Melious, the attorney who argued the Hirst decision before the Supreme Court, makes a common sense argument about the impacts. Read at Get Whatcom Planning »
The Hirst Decision: Washington State Supreme Court confirms cities and counties need to consider water availability when planning for growth
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 Futurewise’s 2011 win in the Kittitas County … Continue reading
Futurewise is leading Seattle for Everyone community outreach
Beginning this September, Futurewise is leading community outreach for the Seattle for Everyone coalition. The Seattle for Everyone coalition is built on a foundation of support for the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) and the “Grand Bargain” provisions that … Continue reading