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Farmers Markets with Futurewise— West Seattle

Join Futurewise at neighborhood markets across Seattle to share information around the city’s Comprehensive Plan. These are relaxed, low-pressure opportunities; any level of knowledge on the subject is welcome to volunteer! Snacks, smiles, and resources will be provided! West Seattle … Continue reading →

Farmers Markets with Futurewise— Capitol Hill

Join Futurewise at neighborhood markets across Seattle to share information around the city’s Comprehensive Plan. These are relaxed, low-pressure opportunities; any level of knowledge on the subject is welcome to volunteer! Snacks, smiles, and resources will be provided! Capitol Hill … Continue reading →

Farmers Markets with Futurewise—University District

Join Futurewise at neighborhood markets across Seattle to share information around the city’s Comprehensive Plan. These are relaxed, low-pressure opportunities; any level of knowledge on the subject is welcome to volunteer! Snacks, smiles, and resources will be provided! University District … Continue reading →

Farmers Markets with Futurewise—University District

Join Futurewise at neighborhood markets across Seattle to share information around the city’s Comprehensive Plan. These are relaxed, low-pressure opportunities; any level of knowledge on the subject is welcome to volunteer! Snacks, smiles, and resources will be provided! University District … Continue reading →

Legislative Update Week 6: We’re halfway there

Good morning and happy Sunday! Legislators had a full day of floor action yesterday, so I’ll dive right into the updates. I was hoping this email was going to start with “ALL our priorities have passed the House!” But HB … Continue reading →

RFP: Valley Creek Daylighting & Stormwater Park Economic Study

Futurewise is looking for a contractor to conduct an economic study for the GreenLink Port Angeles Valley Creek Daylighting and Stormwater Park project. Continue reading →

What’s the Deal with Neighborhood Residential?

Neighborhood Residential is the zoning definition update for the areas of our city which used to be limited to just single family detached homes that is more reflective of other types of homes that have existed in the neighborhoods before … Continue reading →

January Executive Director’s Note: Our duty to our neighbors

I had a lot of ideas for what I might write about this month. This week I’m traveling through the central part of our state, meeting with inspiring community leaders, elected officials, planners, farmers, and affordable housing providers. I hope … Continue reading →

Legislative Update Week 5: Floor Vote Frenzy is Back!

If you’ve been active with us in prior legislative sessions you may remember floor vote frenzy– the week-ish after committee cutoffs when lawmakers are hearing and voting on bills on the Floor. Well it’s time! In a typical session, we’d expect … Continue reading →

Futurewise Then & Now – Steward of the Growth Management Act

Last year Futurewise celebrated a big milestone – for 35 years (and counting) we have been advocating for smart land use, shaping legislation, and helping communities across Washington create comprehensive plans that reflect their values. When we hit our 30-year … Continue reading →