Our State, Our Future

Washington has led the nation in forward-thinking land use thanks to our state’s Growth Management Act (GMA). In the last several years, Futurewise led the push to overhaul the GMA with an increased focus on housing affordability and reducing auto-dependence and greenhouse gas emissions.

Over the next 4 years, every city and county will respond to this new state framework with updated comprehensive plans, zoning and other development regulations. These plans and policies are our chance to welcome new neighbors, promote racial justice, reinforce Washington’s role as a national climate leader, and create greater opportunity for working people.

Futurewise is the only organization in Washington with the breadth and depth of expertise to steward these plans and regulatory changes, but right now we don’t have adequate capacity to take advantage of this historic opportunity.

We need to raise $1.5 million by fall 2025 to staff up. Your gift will fund 3 new FTE roles to build our staff from 8 to 11, ensuring that we are resourced with the staffing levels and systems needed to lead on comprehensive plan updates across Washington.