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RFP: Valley Creek Daylighting & Stormwater Park Economic Study
Futurewise is looking for a contractor to conduct an economic study for the GreenLink Port Angeles Valley Creek Daylighting and Stormwater Park project. Continue reading
Futurewise
February 13, 2026
What’s the Deal with Neighborhood Residential?
Neighborhood Residential is the zoning definition update for the areas of our city which used to be limited to just single family detached homes that is more reflective of other types of homes that have existed in the neighborhoods before … Continue reading
Futurewise
February 10, 2026
January Executive Director’s Note: Our duty to our neighbors
I had a lot of ideas for what I might write about this month. This week I’m traveling through the central part of our state, meeting with inspiring community leaders, elected officials, planners, farmers, and affordable housing providers. I hope … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 10, 2026
Legislative Update Week 5: Floor Vote Frenzy is Back!
If you’ve been active with us in prior legislative sessions you may remember floor vote frenzy– the week-ish after committee cutoffs when lawmakers are hearing and voting on bills on the Floor. Well it’s time! In a typical session, we’d expect … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 10, 2026
Futurewise Then & Now – Steward of the Growth Management Act
Last year Futurewise celebrated a big milestone – for 35 years (and counting) we have been advocating for smart land use, shaping legislation, and helping communities across Washington create comprehensive plans that reflect their values. When we hit our 30-year … Continue reading
Alex Brennan
February 5, 2026
Legislative Update Week 4: Take Action on STEP Housing
It seems like every week we say “things are moving quickly!” but it’s true, all of our 2026 priority are on the move. This Wednesday, Feb 4th marks the first ‘cutoff’ deadline for bills – any that haven’t passed out … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
February 2, 2026
Legislative Update Week 3: Help Keep All of Our Bills Alive!
Here with your weekly dispatch from Olympia! Grab your morning coffee and let’s dig in. This week lawmakers were busy in committee meetings, hearing lots of bills. This is a pivotal point for how bills take shape, and it will soon … Continue reading
Tiffany Wilk
January 26, 2026
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
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
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