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Futurewise in Olympia – 2017 Legislative Agenda
Futurewise works closely with legislators and partners every year during the legislative session to protect and enhance Washington State’s growth management laws. This year, our legislative agenda covers a wide range of urban livability and natural resource protection issues. … Continue reading
December 22, 2017
Beth Cocchiarella: Celebrating a life of service
Futurewise lost a great friend and supporter in September. We were saddened to learn from our Spokane office of the passing of Elizabeth Cocchiarella due to pancreatic cancer. She lived life fully, gave generously and anonymously – and in this … Continue reading
November 21, 2017
Seattle for Everyone – University District re-zoning isn’t just about Seattle
On November 16th, the Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing on the University District re-zoning. Take a look at our action alert, and this FAQ on the what the re-zone means for the University District as well as for affordable housing overall in … Continue reading
November 8, 2017
One Year Later – Put ‘Em Up Solid
It was but a year ago that I sent a message out to all of you, lamenting what had transpired the night before on election day 2016. We were eating doughnuts in the conference room – comforting one another, and … Continue reading
November 8, 2017
Futurewise “Sees the Better City” in Spokane
On October 23rd, Chuck Wolfe, environmental attorney and author of the forthcoming book “Seeing the Better City” joined Futurewise for a walking tour of the Kendall Yards and West Central neighborhoods in Spokane – and area poised for rapid urban … Continue reading
November 1, 2017
Futurewise is hiring a Community Outreach & Education Coordinator!
Are you a sharp, energetic self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Do you know someone else who is? We’re seeking the perfect fit for a new team member who will educate and engage the public on the benefits of … Continue reading
October 24, 2017
Working on the ground in the Tri-Cities
The City of Pasco – one of the cities in the Tri-Cities region – was the 10th fastest growing city in Washington State last year. The city, as well as the region in general, is seeing a huge influx of … Continue reading
September 25, 2017
A rushed fix of the Hirst ruling won’t solve Washington’s water woes
Posted at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes — 9/13/2017 Counter to the narrative that has been pressed by opposition, the Washington State Supreme Court’s water-availability Hirst decision isn’t in need of a “fix.” What we … Continue reading
September 13, 2017
Futurewise on KEXP
Futurewise Executive Director, Chris Wierzbicki, and Darcy Nonemacher, Government Affairs Director for the Washington Environmental Council talk with Diane Horn of KEXP about the wrap up of the 2017 legislative session on this “Sustainability Segment.” Click hereto listen.
August 16, 2017
Hirst doesn’t need to be “fixed” – it needs support to be implemented locally.
Posted at Seattle Times – Op-Ed – Implement Hirst decision to allocate state’s water rights cautiously and fairly — 8/7/2017 The Hirst Decision applies common sense to our state’s growth and water resources. Read this piece by Timothly Ballew II, … Continue reading
August 8, 2017
Legislators use Hirst to hold WA taxpayers hostage
Local legislators are frustrated with their inability to work through a negotiation on Hirst that would better plan water resources for rural communities. There are many paths forward that would continue to protect farms, wildlife and property owners.
July 24, 2017
As legislative session ends, the public loses out to special interests
With the closing of the 2017 legislative session on July 20th – after three overtime sessions – it’s clear that the people of Washington lost out to the power of special interests on a number of fronts. On the Hirst decision – … Continue reading
July 21, 2017