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Field of grains against blue sky in Inchelium Valley, Ferry County

Futurewise’s 2024 Impact Report

Futurewise 2024 Impact Report As 2024 comes to a close and we enter a period of big decisions and uncertainty in 2025, the work of Futurewise has never been more essential. The country is looking for models for how to … Continue reading

Kate Brunette
November 27, 2024

Land Use is for Everyone — A Sample of Washington

Meet Isaac Organista, former Futurewise employee, seasoned political organizer, and coffee connoisseur.  I had the pleasure of working with Isaac when I first started at Futurewise and was eager to interview him for this series. Isaac has the unique perspective … Continue reading

Marcella Buser
November 22, 2024

Meet Jazmine Smith, Director of Local Advocacy

Last month we welcomed Jazmine Smith to the Futurewise team! Jazmine is the new Director of Local Advocacy and is working with community groups across the Puget Sound Region on their local comprehensive plans and smart growth strategies.  Read more … Continue reading

Marcella Buser
November 22, 2024

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 board member Angela Compton phonebanking at lobby day 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
Farmer viewed from behind walking between berry bushes

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