Lessons in Leadership from Mid-Size Cities

Watch a virtual panel discussion with emerging leaders from Olympia, Port Angeles and Pasco. We’re talking about housing affordability, farmland protection and what big cities can learn from their smaller neighbors.

Dani Madrone (Olympia City Council) helped lead the fight for missing middle housing in Olympia. We previously spoke with Dani and other members of Olympians for People-Oriented Places about how to build inter-generational coalitions for smart and equitable land use. Futurewise has filed an amicus brief to support Olympia’s legislation before the Growth Management Hearings Board.

Navarra Carr (Port Angeles City Council) also works for the North Olympic Land Trust, which serves on the advisory committee for our Port Angeles Greenlink project. We’re working with Navarra and others to help Port Angeles maximize the water quality, habitat, and community benefits of the 6 creek corridor in town.

Zahra Roach (Pasco City Council) previously served on the Franklin County Planning Commission and was the sole member to vote against their last urban growth area expansion. Our Tri-Cities staffer Alison Cable is working closely with Zahra and the Pasco City Council on the upcoming comprehensive plan update.

Catch up on the conversation!

Lessons in Leadership from Mid-Size Cities

Watch a virtual panel discussion with emerging leaders from Olympia, Port Angeles and Pasco. We’re talking about housing affordability, farmland protection and what big cities can learn from their smaller neighbors.

Dani Madrone (Olympia City Council) helped lead the fight for missing middle housing in Olympia. We previously spoke with Dani and other members of Olympians for People-Oriented Places about how to build inter-generational coalitions for smart and equitable land use. Futurewise has filed an amicus brief to support Olympia’s legislation before the Growth Management Hearings Board.

Navarra Carr (Port Angeles City Council) also works for the North Olympic Land Trust, which serves on the advisory committee for our Port Angeles Greenlink project. We’re working with Navarra and others to help Port Angeles maximize the water quality, habitat, and community benefits of the 6 creek corridor in town.

Zahra Roach (Pasco City Council) previously served on the Franklin County Planning Commission and was the sole member to vote against their last urban growth area expansion. Our Tri-Cities staffer Alison Cable is working closely with Zahra and the Pasco City Council on the upcoming comprehensive plan update.

Catch up on the conversation!

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Kate Brunette
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Futurewise Legal Updates January 2025

  In any given year, Futurewise is working on between 15-20 active legal appeals, and we’re expecting that number to only go up over the coming years as cities and counties across the state update their comprehensive plans. We’ll have … Continue reading

Kate Brunette
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