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Celebrating Those Who Build and Enhance Our Communities
A Note from Christopher Wierzbicki, Executive Director of Futurewise: A week from today on March 13th, Futurewise staff, board members, partners, supporters and friends will gather together at the Westin to bestow the 2018 Livable Communities Awards. More importantly, we’ll … Continue reading
March 5, 2018
Legislative Update – Feb 16
With policy committee cutoff soon approaching on February 23rd, today it appears that we’re achieving success with our legislative agenda. First and foremost, we worked hard to eliminate all of the bad GMA bills this session – and some other … Continue reading
February 16, 2018
Thank you for your patience while we upgrade our systems
We’re getting a new database at Futurewise specifically designed to help organizations like ours “engage and change the world.” And while we couldn’t be happier, it is an exacting and complicated process to convert our files to the new format. … Continue reading
January 29, 2018
Legislature’s action on Hirst is inadequate
Last night – Thursday, January 18th – the Washington State Legislature effectively overturned the State Supreme Court Hirst decision by passing SB 6091. See our press release on this issue here. The impacts of SB 6091 will be felt across the state, as only … Continue reading
January 19, 2018
Legislative Update – Jan 19
These are the bills we see coming forward next week in Olympia: HB 2503 We oppose this bill – Concerning zoning regulations relating to accessory dwelling units This bill seeks to amend the Growth Management Act (GMA) by amending RCW 43.63A.215 – … Continue reading
January 19, 2018
Legislative Update – Jan 12
This was the first week of the 2018 Legislative Session, and we were hard at work reviewing and testifying on a number of bills. Here is a brief summary of some of the highlights: SB 6091 We opposed this bill – Ensuring … Continue reading
January 12, 2018
Futurewise 2018 Legislative Priorities
This week kicks off the 2018 Washington State Legislative Session, and Futurewise will be present in Olympia working to serve the people of our state by advocating for important land-use and environmental issues. This year, our proactive list of legislative … Continue reading
January 9, 2018
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