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Legislature’s action on Hirst is inadequate
Last night – Thursday, January 18th – the Washington State Legislature effectively overturned the State Supreme Court Hirst decision by passing SB 6091. See our press release on this issue here. The impacts of SB 6091 will be felt across the state, as only … Continue reading
Legislative Update – Jan 19
These are the bills we see coming forward next week in Olympia: HB 2503 We oppose this bill – Concerning zoning regulations relating to accessory dwelling units This bill seeks to amend the Growth Management Act (GMA) by amending RCW 43.63A.215 – … Continue reading
Legislative Update – Jan 12
This was the first week of the 2018 Legislative Session, and we were hard at work reviewing and testifying on a number of bills. Here is a brief summary of some of the highlights: SB 6091 We opposed this bill – Ensuring … Continue reading
Futurewise 2018 Legislative Priorities
This week kicks off the 2018 Washington State Legislative Session, and Futurewise will be present in Olympia working to serve the people of our state by advocating for important land-use and environmental issues. This year, our proactive list of legislative … Continue reading
Futurewise in Olympia – 2017 Legislative Agenda
Futurewise works closely with legislators and partners every year during the legislative session to protect and enhance Washington State’s growth management laws. This year, our legislative agenda covers a wide range of urban livability and natural resource protection issues. … Continue reading
Beth Cocchiarella: Celebrating a life of service
Futurewise lost a great friend and supporter in September. We were saddened to learn from our Spokane office of the passing of Elizabeth Cocchiarella due to pancreatic cancer. She lived life fully, gave generously and anonymously – and in this … Continue reading
Seattle for Everyone – University District re-zoning isn’t just about Seattle
On November 16th, the Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing on the University District re-zoning. Take a look at our action alert, and this FAQ on the what the re-zone means for the University District as well as for affordable housing overall in … Continue reading
One Year Later – Put ‘Em Up Solid
It was but a year ago that I sent a message out to all of you, lamenting what had transpired the night before on election day 2016. We were eating doughnuts in the conference room – comforting one another, and … Continue reading
Futurewise “Sees the Better City” in Spokane
On October 23rd, Chuck Wolfe, environmental attorney and author of the forthcoming book “Seeing the Better City” joined Futurewise for a walking tour of the Kendall Yards and West Central neighborhoods in Spokane – and area poised for rapid urban … Continue reading
Working on the ground in the Tri-Cities
The City of Pasco – one of the cities in the Tri-Cities region – was the 10th fastest growing city in Washington State last year. The city, as well as the region in general, is seeing a huge influx of … Continue reading