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Land Use is for Everyone — Heart of the City
Enter Jazmine Smith, newest Futurewise staff member (welcome!) and colleague in my neighborhood. There were plenty of folks I could interview to share what it’s like to live in the heart of Seattle, but she was an obvious choice, even … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
October 30, 2024
Meet Kristy Nguyen, Development and Events Intern!
Futurewise is excited to welcome Kristy Nguyen as our new Development and Events Intern! Kristy will be working with our development team to shape and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy for our 35th anniversary. Read more to get to know … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
October 30, 2024
Futurewise Endorsements for the November 2024 Election
The November 5th election day is creeping up on us (or did you not notice in the onslaught of election ads, yard signs, and texts to donate?!). While the national election is getting a lot of attention, there are … Continue reading
Kate Brunette
October 22, 2024
Land Use is for Everyone — Rural Roots
I’m delighted to introduce you to our next interviewee, Grace Maldonado. She’s an attorney living in Spokane, but has roots in Wenatchee and Tonasket and fondly refers to herself as a “daughter of an apple farmer.” After immigrating to Washington … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
September 27, 2024
Victory at WA State Supreme Court!
In our first case before the Washington State Supreme Court since 2017, Futurewise secured a landmark victory protecting farmland from speculation and development! The Washington State Supreme Court ruled Thursday 9/19/24 that King County’s Adult Beverage Ordinance, originally passed in … Continue reading
Kate Brunette
September 24, 2024
We’re Hiring: Development and Events Intern
Position Title: Development and Events Intern Salary Range: $20/hour, October 2024-May 2025 Position Type: Part-time, non-exempt, expected 15-20 hours/week. This position is a hybrid position based out of our Seattle office. Applicants must be available for in-person meetings in our … Continue reading
Kate Brunette
August 30, 2024
August 2024 Executive Director’s Note
Summer is coming to an end, and fittingly, I just spent several beautiful rain splashed days on the Olympic Peninsula. Susannah Spock, our Water Fish and Wildlife Program Manager, is based in Port Angeles and we have several exciting new … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
August 29, 2024
Land Use is for Everyone — Greetings from the Olympic Peninsula!
Third Interview– Greetings from the Peninsula For our next Land Use is for Everyone interview (ICYMI– you can catch up on the first interview and introduction to the series), I’m delighted to introduce you to Carolyn Wilcox, a Port … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
August 29, 2024
We’re Hiring: Water, Fish and Wildlife Program Internship
About Futurewise For 30 years, Futurewise has worked to protect the natural environment by encouraging sustainable and equitable infrastructure and land use in Washington State. With the state’s Growth Management Act as a lens, we use policy development, advocacy, community … Continue reading
Kate Brunette
August 27, 2024
July 2024 Director of External Affairs Note: Stehekin Dispatch
Earlier this summer, I had the joy and privilege of backpacking the Lake Chelan Lakeshore trail. The days were unseasonably hot and dry, making our afternoon dips in the freezing lake water even more refreshing. The perfect start to the … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
August 1, 2024
Land Use is for Everyone — From the City to the Suburb
From the City to the Suburb The next profile in our Land Use is for Everyone series is Parnian Karimi (check out the intro to our new series and first interview here). She’s a ‘23 UW grad with … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
July 29, 2024
We’re Hiring – Director of Local Advocacy
Futurewise is hiring a new Director of Local Advocacy! This is a new central leadership role for the organization, leading our partnerships, coalition building, and advocacy efforts to shape comprehensive plans and development regulations in Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Seattle, Everett, … Continue reading
Alex Brennan
July 18, 2024