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!

Allied Arts: Beer & Culture Series

RSVP Here Join us for an engaging discussion on how residents and developers can collaborate to help Seattle Grow Gracefully and help the Comp Plan succeed. Co-Sponsors Allied Arts of Seattle & Design Review Reboot Coalition Please Register Here Join Us! July 30, 2026 … Continue reading

Stephanie Dechaine Cameron
July 27, 2026

SST: July Meeting and Community Mixer

Connect & Create Change Shaping Spokane Together invites you to an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community power! Join your neighbors for our annual summer gathering to celebrate our collective strength. This is a welcoming space to meet new people, … Continue reading

Stephanie Dechaine Cameron
June 27, 2026