Don’t blame GMA for supressing housing in Washington

If someone tells you the Growth Management Act is responsible for a housing shortage, do not believe them. According to just issued Census data, Washington State ranked sixth in the number of total building permits issued in 2016 –  see a very short article from Planetizen here.

Don’t blame GMA for supressing housing in Washington

If someone tells you the Growth Management Act is responsible for a housing shortage, do not believe them. According to just issued Census data, Washington State ranked sixth in the number of total building permits issued in 2016 –  see a very short article from Planetizen here.

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

Tiffany Wilk Chang
June 25, 2025

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

Alex Brennan