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September Dispatch: What You Need to Know About Seattle’s Comp Plan
Seattle has a draft plan on its way for a full Council vote! September was a big month for Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan – after a full day of hearings, and a full day and two halves of voting on over … Continue reading
Meet Tara Camp, Seattle Organizer!
Just as we geared up for the most important and final votes for Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, we have Tara on board to help us finish this important work strong! Welcome to the Futurewise team, Tara, and thanks for sharing a bit … Continue reading
August Dispatch: Our Last Chance to Influence Seattle’s Comp Plan!
SEATTLE, WA– This September is going to be huge for more homes! We’re hitting the road for YIMBYtown in New Haven, but not before the big hearing! This hearing is where we’re going to sound off on all the best … Continue reading
Meet Bergen Schmidt, Legal Intern!
This summer Bergen joined the Futurewise team. Bergen worked with our very small and mighty legal team, in a year where we’ve had plenty of comprehensive plans to review. We’ve been so happy to have you this summer! Tell … Continue reading
Seattle Comp Plan Dispatch: Final Amendments are Coming
SEATTLE, WA– After more than a year of dedicated efforts, we’re entering the home stretch in finalizing Seattle’s planning guidance for the next decade! This is literally a once-in-a-decade opportunity to play a role in shaping our city’s future, and … Continue reading
Seattle Comp Plan Dispatch: Council Hears Your Voices on Missing-middle Housing
SEATTLE, WA– The work for a more affordable, livable and vibrant Seattle continues through the city’s Comprehensive Planning process. As the Council works through all the details, I’ll be in your inbox once a month to break down what’s going … Continue reading
June Executive Director’s Note: Reflections from Welcoming Neighbors Network Mountain West Convening
Earlier this month, Futurewise staff headed to Spokane for a two-day convening with our Mountain West colleagues in the Welcoming Neighbors Network, a national network of pro-homes organizations working to increase housing choices in our communities. What a fantastic opportunity … Continue reading