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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
July 2024 Director of External Affairs Note: Stehekin Dispatch
Earlier this summer, I had the joy and privilege of backpacking the Lake Chelan Lakeshore trail. The days were unseasonably hot and dry, making our afternoon dips in the freezing lake water even more refreshing. The perfect start to the … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
August 1, 2024
Land Use is for Everyone — From the City to the Suburb
From the City to the Suburb The next profile in our Land Use is for Everyone series is Parnian Karimi (check out the intro to our new series and first interview here). She’s a ‘23 UW grad with … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
July 29, 2024
We’re Hiring – Director of Local Advocacy
Futurewise is hiring a new Director of Local Advocacy! This is a new central leadership role for the organization, leading our partnerships, coalition building, and advocacy efforts to shape comprehensive plans and development regulations in Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Seattle, Everett, … Continue reading
Alex Brennan
July 18, 2024
June Executive Director Note: Dispatch from Spokane
One of my favorite things about Futurewise is that we work all over the state. I get to travel the state and learn about local issues from staff and community members doing amazing work. I got to spend this last … Continue reading
Kate Brunette
June 28, 2024
Land Use is for Everyone — The Multigenerational Farmhouse
Introducing Our New Interview Series The perk of my job as Futurewise’s State Organizer is getting to work with folks from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds– rural, urban, and everything in between. It’s a constant reminder that where … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
June 27, 2024
Meet Jack Haskins, Legal Intern!
Futurewise is excited to welcome Jack Haskins to our team as our Legal Intern! Jack will be working with our legal team, conducting legal research and writing on legal questions related to compliance with the Growth Management Act and other … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
June 26, 2024
Meet Brooke Frickleton, Deputy Legal Director!
Futurewise is thrilled to welcome Brooke Frickleton to our team as our new Deputy Legal Director! Brooke will be working with our long-time staff attorney, Director of Planning & Law Tim Trohimovich, on the upcoming comprehensive plan updates. Tell … Continue reading
Kate Brunette
April 22, 2024
March 2024 Executive Director Note – The Seattle Comprehensive Plan Needs Your Help
I have a rule at Futurewise: don’t focus on Seattle. There are so many great places across the state where important planning decisions are being made. Many of those places and decisions get too little attention from the media and … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
April 1, 2024
Connecting Communities 2024 Legislative Recap
And that’s a wrap! The 2024 legislative session ended earlier this month on March 7, and our Connecting Communities campaign with it. This short session was a roller coaster of wins and losses as we sailed to the finish line. … Continue reading
Marcella Buser
March 29, 2024