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yimby.townYIMBYtown 2026 | Raleigh, NC — Nov 17-19YIMBYtown, the biggest national pro-homes conference in the country, is coming south to Raleigh, NC! Tickets are now available »

We’re going to @yimby.town, Nov. 17-19! We’re excited to join housing advocates, experts, and elected leaders from across the country to share ideas and collaborate on the solutions we need to deliver abundant, affordable home choices for our communities.

PLUS, our Director of Local Advocacy Jazmine will be speaking alongside folks from the Welcoming Neighbors Network, Open New York, and Phoenix City Council about our work. Catch their session on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 3:30-4:20pm. We hope to see some of you in Raleigh this year!

bit.lyAction Alert: Comment on Shoreline Master Program guidelines - FuturewiseIn 2023, many of you worked with Futurewise to get the legislature to pass an important bill requiring counties and cities to address climate change in their

Take action to protect Washington shorelines! 🌊 As part of HB 1181, the Dept. of Ecology is required update its shoreline master program guidelines to address the impact of sea level rise & increased storm severity on people, property, & the environment. 1/2

Ecology has released a set of proposed regulations that are comprehensive and a step in the right direction, but we need them to do MORE to improve regulations and protect our shorelines. 📢 Make a comment by Nov. 16! Learn more more & find key talking points in our blog post. ⤵️ 2/2

We're pleased to announce that our Nov. event will be hosted by Board Secretary Janae Huber! Janae is a co-founder of Olympians for People-Oriented Places & winner of the 2026 Planning Advocate Award! Join her & advocates, electeds, community leaders, & supporters from across WA: bit.ly/livableWA26

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futurewise.orgFuturewise and local partners appeal Whatcom County’s comp plan - FuturewiseOn Sept 30, Futurewise, RE Sources, & Whatcom Environmental Council filed an appeal of Whatcom County’s latest comprehensive plan update.

We filed an appeal of Whatcom County’s comprehensive plan! On September 30, Futurewise – along with our partners at @re-sources.bsky.social and Whatcom Environmental Council – filed an appeal of Whatcom County’s latest comprehensive plan update.

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‼️ Why this matters: Where we grow has consequences for our climate, our farms, and our water. Climate planning only works if it leads to real changes in how we build and grow. That’s what the Growth Management Act asks counties to do.

‼️ What's next: Our legal team will proceed with reviewing all the public records for completeness & drafting pre-hearing legal arguments due early next year. The oral argument hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 8, 2027. We’ll keep you updated as the case moves forward.

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futurewise.orgThe Board Has Ruled: Aspirational Is Not Enough - FuturewiseOn August 17, the Growth Management Hearing ruled that Thurston County's climate element does not comply with the GMA. This decision matters well beyond Thurston County. It provides guidance on what…

➡️ 2. The plan doesn’t do enough to address climate change. As we saw in our recent Thurston County case, aspirations aren’t enough. WA comp plans MUST include meaningful climate action. Whatcom County's plan doesn’t identify the actions needed to reduce GHG or equitably address climate resilience.

➡️ 3. The plan fails to preserve water resources. Our appeal also raises concerns about the County’s approach to permit-exempt wells and water resources.

re-sources.orgTwenty Years Down the Road: A reflection on Whatcom County’s recent Comprehensive Plan process - RE SourcesNorthwest Washington is a place of unique abundance. Salmon and orcas move through the Salish Sea, one of North America’s largest estuaries, billions of birds pass through along the Pacific […]

Earlier this summer, the County adopted its required ten-year update. There were some meaningful improvements made in this plan (to learn more about them, check out the latest blog post from our friends at @re-sources.bsky.socials ⤵️). But it still falls short of meeting requirements under the GMA.

There are 3 big problems at the heart of our appeal: ➡️ 1. The plan directs urban growth into farmland, floodplains, and rural areas. Sprawling development comes with real costs. It puts farmland and habitat at risk, while increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

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futurewise.salsalabs.orgfuturewise.salsalabs.orgThe Snohomish County Council will hold their public hearings on the county’s 2027-2029 budget at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20th. We need your help now!

Action Alert 📢🌳 Tell the Snohomish County Council to budget money to fully implement the Urban Tree Canopy Policies! We can’t wait another 3-5 years to fund these policies & protect our urban tree canopy. We need to budget for them NOW. Email the Council BEFORE public hearings on 10/20 ⤵️

🗳️Ballots are here! Your vote helps shape the future of our communities – from how we get around to the places we call home. This election, Seattle & Pierce County will vote on funding transit. Seattleites: Learn more at @hoponboardseattle.bsky.social Pierce Co: Learn more at keeppiercemoving.org

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Election Day is coming up fast! 📬 Keep an eye out for your ballot and make a plan to return it by 8pm on Nov. 3. Need to change your voter registration, learn about local elections, or find a drop box near you? Go to ➡️ vote.wa.gov

bit.lyFutureiwse Livable Communities CelebrationJoin Futurewise on Nov. 7 to gather in community, celebrate our collective efforts, and look toward the next five years of our work.

Less than one month until Futurewise’s Livable Communities Celebration.✨ Join us for an exclusive preview of our next 5-year legislative agenda! 📆 Saturday, November 7, 6 - 9pm 📍Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle 🎉 RSVP by Oct. 30 to reserve your seat: bit.ly/livableWA26

futurewise.salsalabs.orgSupport Futurewise - and all WashingtoniansJoin me in supporting Washington's growth management organization to encourage healthy, equitable & opportunity-rich communities and to protect our most valuable farm lands, forests & water resources…

In the last 5years, we've won real progress on climate resilience, housing justice, &rural conservation. On Nov. 7, we're gathering to celebrate – & share our vision for what’s next. Can’t join us in person? You can still help advance our work by making a gift online TODAY!

You all SHOWED UP for our happy hour on Wednesday! Thank you for joining us to to talk all things transit, accessibility, density, and advocacy. Extra special thanks to @transpochoices.bsky.social & Nondrivers Alliance for joining us in celebration and appreciation of #WeekWithoutDriving.

We got a chance to hear more about @hoponboardseattle.bsky.social & discuss the amazing work that Nondrivers Alliance is doing to fight for transit accessibility. This work is critical to realizing Complete Communities Coalition's vision of a more affordable, equitable, and sustainable Seattle. 🚍🏘💕

futurewise.org2027 Legislative Kickoff - FuturewiseKick off our 2027 Legislative Campaign!

📢 Mark your calendars: we’re kicking off our 2027 Legislative Campaign on Dec. 9! We’ve had some big policy wins these past few years, and that's only been possible because of the grassroots action taken by our community. Join us this December to learn how YOU can get involved in 2027.

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➡ Wanna get notified when registration for the event opens? Sign up for emails at: bit.ly/future-updates

Our next happy hour is tomorrow! If you haven't yet, RSVP now: bit.ly/cccHHoct26

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One week until our next happy hour (#weekwithoutdriving edition)! We’re teaming up with our friends at @transpochoices.bsky.social and Nondrivers Alliance. There will also be PRIZES 👀‼️ 📆 Wed, 10/7 🕕 6-7:30pm 📍 Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill 🔗 RSVP at: bit.ly/cccHHoct26

Bring your #WeekWithoutDriving bingo card with you to the event and you could win some special prizes ⤵️

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Introducing #WeekWithoutDriving Bingo 🚌🚲 Join the Complete Communities Coalition and you could win prizes 👀‼️ How it works: Fill out our bingo card. Email it to action@futurewise.org or bring your bingo card to our happy hour on Oct. 7 for a chance to win a prize. RSVP online: bit.ly/cccHHoct26

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bit.lyFutureiwse Livable Communities CelebrationJoin Futurewise on Nov. 7 to gather in community, celebrate our collective efforts, and look toward the next five years of our work.

YOU'RE INVITED! 🎉 On Saturday, Nov. 7, Futurewise supporters, advocates, coalition partners, and leaders from across the state for dinner and an exclusive preview of our new five-year legislative agenda. Learn more & RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/livableWA26

luma.comPass Out Flyers at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market for Week Without Driving (Hosted by Futurewise) · LumaPass out flyers at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market for Week Without Driving! Hosted by Futurewise. Passing out flyers is fun and easy! We will meet at the…

SEATTLE: Love public transit? Want to help fund more frequent, accessible bus service? 🚌💕 Join us and @hoponboardseattle.bsky.social this Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11am-1pm. We'll be at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market sharing info about the #SeattleTransitMeasure & inviting folks to our next happy hour!

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Don't forget to join EHEC virtually in one week, on 10/5, to hear from LD 45 and LD 48 candidates about affordable housing, equitable growth, and more. Voters need to hear from candidates in their own words on key issues impacting the future of their communities. Don't miss out! bit.ly/4AmPDeX

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21 Sept

Tribal leaders across Washington and Oregon said this year’s record-breaking wildfires burned timber that they rely on for income, and threatened food sources and waterways. Hotter, drier conditions driven by climate change already have made wildfires more frequent and intense:

washingtonstatestandard.comTribes hit hard by wildfires face health effects, cultural losses • Washington State StandardTribal leaders across Washington and Oregon told Stateline that this year’s record-breaking wildfires burned timber that they rely on for income, threatened food sources and waterways, and harmed the…

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RANGE Media

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How many data center developers are eyeing Spokane? What resources might they impact? What are politics driving the conversation? We explain the most important dynamics of the local data center debate.

rangemedia.coSpokane-area data center proposals, explainedThe data center saga in Spokane County has grown into one of the biggest local stories over the last several months as developers court local officials. Here’s what you need to know.

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BIG NEWS‼️ Futurewise won our Thurston County case! ICYMI: This summer, Futurewise challenged Thurston County’s newly adopted climate plan on three grounds. We argued that it didn’t meet the requirements of Washington’s new climate planning law (HB 1181): futurewise.org/one-of-the-f...

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Communities are only complete when they're connected. By shifting focus away from car dependency to biking, walking, & using public transit, we can create a safer, cleaner, and more accessible city. #weekwithoutdriving is 10/1-10/8. Join us in participating and sharing your story!

Happy day 1 of #WeekWithoutDriving! Many of us at Futurewise are grateful to be able to have car-light lives! Seattleite & Director of Local Advocacy Jazmine walks, bikes, and takes every kind of public transit. Join us: Participate in #WeekWithoutDriving (10/1-10/8) & share your experience!

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Thank you @mpactmobility.bsky.social for us in Toronto earlier this month! We had a great time talkin' TOD & organizing in community. 🚇✨ Director of Local Advocacy Jazmine led a panel on Bold Visions: Collective Action for Transit Oriented Communities.

We also got to see a presentation from LISC Puget Sound about the work we've done together with Connect Casino Road in Everett. Next stop: @yimby.town in November!

bit.lyFutureiwse Livable Communities CelebrationJoin Futurewise on Nov. 7 to gather in community, celebrate our collective efforts, and look toward the next five years of our work.

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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Happy Hour on Wednesday! ❤️ Extra special thanks to @transpochoices.bsky.social & @hoponboardseattle.bsky.social for joining us to chat about the Seattle Transit Measure & why access to transit is SO important for our communities.

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Our next Happy Hour is coming up on Oct. 7! We’re heading to Capitol Hill for a special (SpOoOoKy) #WeekWithoutDriving edition. 👻🚲 (There will be PRIZES!) We hope to see you all there! Learn more & RSVP : bit.ly/cccHHoct26

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RANGE Media

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14 Sept

CIVICS: Public hearing alert: he first public hearing on data center regulations is on Tuesday and a work session will be on Thursday. Plus: transit riders on the STA board at long last?

rangemedia.coPublic hearing alert: It’s time to give your input on data centersThe first public hearing on data center regulations is on Tuesday and a work session will be on Thursday. Plus: transit riders on the STA board at long last?

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In the words of Futurewise's Deputy Legal Director & Staff Attorney: "If your community is working through its own climate element right now, this is a good moment to ask: does it just say the right things, or is it built to actually DO them?" Read more about the case and outcome on our blog ⬇️

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17 Sept

Thank you @futurewise.bsky.social for highlighting the Seattle Transit Measure at tonight’s happy hour! Vote YES for the Seattle Transit Measure in November and #HopOnBoardSeattle

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This decision will also benefit our legal team's work across WA state. As counties finalize their comprehensive plan updates in the months and years ahead, Futurewise can use this outcome to hold them accountable to adequately and equitably planning for climate change.

On Aug. 17, the Growth Management Hearings Board made their decision – and agreed with us on 2 out of 3 arguments! They found that the County’s plan fell short of adequately addressing current climate threats with measurable policies, specific actions, or development rules – and doing so equitably.