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Legislative Update Week 2: More Middle Housing
Legislators are wasting no time this short session. Our bills have a lot of hearings next week, and we’re gearing up for in-person and virtual action opportunities. Still learning the ins and outs of session? I put together this Legislative … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
January 21, 2026
Futurewise’s 2025 Impact Report
Futurewise 2025 Impact Report In the spring of 2009 I was living in California, finishing my master’s degree in city planning. In between studying for exams, I was reading about a legislative fight back home in Washington State to set … Continue reading
Alex Brennan
January 13, 2026
RELEASE: Seattle Passes Bold Plan for Housing Abundance
SEATTLE, WA — Today, the Seattle City Council took its final vote on the One Seattle Plan, adopting an updated Comprehensive Plan and new Neighborhood Residential zoning code that will significantly expand housing opportunities across the city. The Complete Communities … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
December 19, 2025
2026 Legislative Campaign Kick Off Recap
Last Wednesday on December 3rd, Futurewise hosted our annual kick off meeting to launch our 2026 legislative campaign: Growing Together! A huge shout out to the 50+ volunteers and partner organizations that attended, and especially to Representative Strom Peterson (D, … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
December 8, 2025
We’re Hiring: Development Director
Position: Development Director Starting Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience. Position Type: Full-time, exempt. The position is hybrid, with at least one day of work per week in the Seattle office, and regular in-person meetings with funders and donors. … Continue reading
Alex Brennan
November 24, 2025
October Executive Director’s Note: The Importance of Working Statewide
Futurewise works all across Washington State, and it’s really important to me that we uphold this aspect of our mission. But as a small organization that can be challenging, so we try to find focus areas that reflect the diversity … Continue reading
Alex Brennan
November 1, 2025
Meet Marrisa Mora, Operations Manager!
You may have notived, the Futurewise team has been growing! Marrisa is now on board to help us keep the electric trains running on time. We’re excited to have her – Tell us a little about yourself! How did you … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
October 31, 2025
September Dispatch: What You Need to Know About Seattle’s Comp Plan
Seattle has a draft plan on its way for a full Council vote! September was a big month for Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan – after a full day of hearings, and a full day and two halves of voting on over … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
October 8, 2025
Meet Tara Camp, Seattle Organizer!
Just as we geared up for the most important and final votes for Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, we have Tara on board to help us finish this important work strong! Welcome to the Futurewise team, Tara, and thanks for sharing a bit … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
September 22, 2025
August Dispatch: Our Last Chance to Influence Seattle’s Comp Plan!
SEATTLE, WA– This September is going to be huge for more homes! We’re hitting the road for YIMBYtown in New Haven, but not before the big hearing! This hearing is where we’re going to sound off on all the best … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
August 25, 2025
Meet Bergen Schmidt, Legal Intern!
This summer Bergen joined the Futurewise team. Bergen worked with our very small and mighty legal team, in a year where we’ve had plenty of comprehensive plans to review. We’ve been so happy to have you this summer! Tell … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
August 20, 2025
Futurewise Wins Appeal of Mercer Island’s Comprehensive Plan, Setting Precedent for Statewide Implementation of Affordable Housing Policies
Last week, alongside Mercer Island residents Kian Bradley and Trevor Reed, we prevailed in our appeal with the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) of the Mercer Island comprehensive plan. Why this matters: This ruling is the first to test … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk Chang
August 7, 2025