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Week of January 15 Legislative Update
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Our first week is done which means it is time for our first action alert of the 2023 legislative session! We have a very big day next Tuesday, January 17th, with three hearings scheduled on the same … Continue reading
January 16, 2023
Week of January 8 Legislative Update
ID: Light rail train on track in between two sets of apartment buildings, blue sky with clouds in the background. Alright everybody — it’s official! The 2023 Washington legislative session starts tomorrow, and Futurewise is here to be your voice … Continue reading
January 9, 2023
Notes from the Executive Director – December 2022
Red, Snow-Covered, 2002 Toyota Tacoma Planning Climate Resilient Neighborhoods Needs to Be Washington State’s Next Climate Policy Priority My partner Matthew is thinking about selling his Toyota Tacoma truck. It’s 20 years old, but he’s kept it in good shape. … Continue reading
December 21, 2022
Futurewise Celebrates the Affordable Housing Design Review Exemption in Seattle
Photo by Leandre Chastagnier Futurewise Celebrates the Affordable Housing Design Review Exemption in Seattle (CB 1204646) After nearly two years of policy work and advocacy, we would like to celebrate the passage of CB 120464 in Seattle, which temporarily exempts affordable housing … Continue reading
December 19, 2022
For Our Future: Week of Action (Dec 2022)
Week of Action Dec 11 -16 December Week of Action– which events can you attend? There’s only a few more weeks until the beginning of the legislative session! That’s a small window for us to raise visibility and support on … Continue reading
December 5, 2022
Black Lives Matter Solidarity Follow-Up
Photo by Duncan Shaffer It has been over two years now since our country was rocked by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. The Black Lives Matter protests that swept the nation in the following … Continue reading
November 28, 2022
Futurewise 2023 Legislative Campaign Kick-Off Recap!
Futurewise 2023 Legislative Campaign: For Our Future On Tuesday November 15th, Futurewise hosted their campaign kick-off for the 2023 legislative session. We want to thank every volunteer, partner, and ally who joined us! We also want to thank Representative Davina … Continue reading
November 21, 2022
Meet Marcella – Futurewise Staff Spotlight
Marcella Buser – Futurewise Staff Spotlight! We want to introduce everyone to our new State Organizer, Marcella Buser! In doing so, we asked Marcella some great questions to learn more about her. Share a little about your story! I grew … Continue reading
October 28, 2022
Notes from the Executive Director – September 2022
Photo of Spokane. Photo Credit: Timothy Eberly Another month has come and gone, and as someone who loves data, I always looked forward to regularly scheduled data releases in August and September. For many years, these new data releases were … Continue reading
September 29, 2022
Notes from the Executive Director – August 2022
After 2+ years of pandemic and zoom meetings, this summer has been a great opportunity to travel around the state and visit local partners and supporters to experience the issues we are working on firsthand. From Port Angeles to Okanogan … Continue reading
August 31, 2022
Seattle’s Plan For The Next 20 Years, and What Futurewise Thinks Must Be Considered
Photo of Bus Line 7 stop in Colombia City. Photo Credit: Futurewise You may have heard about Seattle and its comprehensive plan wondering what it is and what it has to do with you. Futurewise is here to give a … Continue reading
August 17, 2022
Futurewise to Appeal Snohomish County Rural ADU Expansion
Updated June 2023: Victory before the Growth Management Hearings Board! The Growth Management Hearings Board concluded that Snohomish County’s new ADU regulations violated the Growth Management Act regulations for conserving agricultural lands and the requirement to comply with the countywide planning … Continue reading
May 3, 2022