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.
Welcome to the newest Futurewise team member! Stephanie is our new Development Director and is here to make sure we have the resources to keep fighting for livable communities for decades to come. Read on to get to know her! … Continue reading
On February 17, 2026, the Growth Management Hearings Board agreed with Futurewise and its allies that the Snohomish County critical areas regulations failed to adequately protect rivers and streams. Critical areas regulations are required to protect fish and wildlife habitats … Continue reading