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.

CCC: Comp Plan Happy Hour

With summer trucking through and hopefully more bus service coming soon, let’s talk about what frequent transit means to you! Our friends at Transportation Choices Coalition will be sharing updates on the Seattle Transit Measure and ways we can all get involved to get … Continue reading

Stephanie Dechaine Cameron
August 11, 2026

Futurewise files a friend of the court brief supporting the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s appeal of the Kitsap County critical areas regulations

Our hot dry summer underscores the need for trees and shrubs to shade rivers and streams to protect the salmon that live in these habitats. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe appealed Kitsap County’s requirements to retain trees and shrubs and … Continue reading

Marcella Buser
July 30, 2026