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We work across Washington to create livable communities, ensure clean healthy waterways, and protect farms, forests & habitat for this & future generations.

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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
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Futureiwse Livable Communities Celebration
Join 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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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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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RANGE Media @rangemedia.co · 14/09/2026
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?
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Public hearing alert: It’s time to give your input on data centers
The 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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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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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The Board Has Ruled: Aspirational Is Not Enough - Futurewise
On 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…
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Hop On Board Seattle @hoponboardseattle.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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...
Photo of the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge with the title "Thurston County Legal Challenge: We Won!" Below is the subtitle, "...and what that means for climate planning across Washington."
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our next Seattle Comp Plan happy hour is coming up, and we’re keeping the transit convo going! 🚌 ✨ 📆 Wednesday, Sept. 16 🕕 6-7:30pm 📍 Old Stove Brewery in Ballard 🔗 RSVP online at: bit.ly/cccHHsept26
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September Comp Plan Happy Hour - Futurewise
Is Seattle's Comp Plan process currently moving forward? Sadly, no, we are yet again, delayed.
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We’re hiring! The Campaign Events Intern will plan and execute key campaign events (including our annual Lobby Day!) to support Futurewise's 2027 legislative campaign. 🗓️ October 2026 - May 2027 🕙 10-15 hrs/week 📍 Remote with optional in-person events 🌟 Priority deadline is 9/18 by 5pm
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We're Hiring: Campaign Events Intern - Futurewise
Want to help tackle the housing crisis?  Eager to get Washington to move away from fossil fuels?  Want to build walkable cities and protect Washington’s
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K.H.I. @sheridesabike.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The #WeekWithoutDriving is less than 2 months away and I've added the RSVP form for this Transit Trekker outing. Join us! cc: @nondriver.bsky.social @ecocityaction.org @seattletru.bsky.social @seattletransitblog.com @futurewise.bsky.social @mayor.seattle.gov transittrekker.com/2026/08/03/w...
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Week Without Driving 2026: Transit Trek with King County Parks
Join me and King County Parks on a Transit Trek to one of my favorite places, Maury Island Natural Area, Marine Park, and Dockton Forest on Thursday, October 1. The outing takes place on the first …
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We want to hear from you-- which issues would you want to see Futurewise tackle in a future legislative campaign? Fill out our short survey to send in your feedback: forms.gle/aisYf5kuoBSw...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Join our Executive Director TOMORROW for the Allied Arts of Seattle & Design Review Reboot Coalition's beer & culture series! This will be an engaging discussion on how residents and developers can collaborate to help Seattle Grow Gracefully and help the Comp Plan succeed. RSVP: conta.cc/44wtFHX
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Event Alert-Allied Arts Beer & Culture: Creating buildings and places that enhance our neighborhoods, July 30, 2026
Email from Allied Arts of Seattle Join Us! Beer & Culture: Creating buildings and places that enhance our neighborhoods, July 30, 2026 JOIN US! Beer & Culture Event - Panel Discussion Creating buildin
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Four drought years in a row has highlighted the need to protect our waterways for drinking water, irrigation, and fish and wildlife habitat. What's Futurewise doing about it? Read about our recent coalition work here: futurewise.org/futurewise-w...
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Futurewise works for strong protection for wetlands, waterways, and water quality  - Futurewise
Four drought years in a row has highlighted the need to protect our waterways for drinking water, irrigation, and fish and wildlife habitat. Wetlands clean,
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Where are we at with the latest building code update? The public comment period has closed and we're nearing final adoption. Shoutout to everyone that submitted a personal story on why you <3 stacked flats! We're the next step closer to more housing 🏠🩷 Full update here: bit.ly/4vKmQ1q
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Building Code Council Advocacy Update for More Stacked Flats - Futurewise
Imagine living in a Washington where you can afford to live close to your work, school, friends, faith community and more, your kids can afford to live in the
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Join us TONIGHT! Shaping Spokane Together invites you to an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community power! We'll provide cold drinks and ice cream to cool us off before a fun game of speed networking! Come for the people, stay for the mission. RSVP: bit.ly/4gLbqFS
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Join our team! Futurewise seeks a Communications Manager to lead and implement an organization-wide communications strategy that advances our mission and values. Is this you? Clink the link to learn more and see how to apply. futurewise.org/were-hiring-...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Futurewise is hitting the streets of Seattle to talk about affordable housing in our city, and we want YOU to join us. We’ll visit various farmers markets to chat about how we can make Seattle a city we can all afford to work and live in. Join us at the Capitol Hill Farmers market June 7 from 11-2!
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Last call for stories! Tell us why you <3 stacked flats and other middle housing types to encourage the State Building Code Council to make it easier to build the homes we want 🩷🏠 Send in your story by tomorrow here: bit.ly/stackedflats
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
BEEP BEEP! Join Futurewise, the Complete Communities Coalition, and guests from the City as we bus across Seattle and dream big for a more affordable, transit friendly, and vibrant city. RSVP: futurewise.salsalabs.org/CCCBusRideAlong2026/index.html
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
So why are we focused on the State Building Code Council? They’re proposing an exciting update– moving multiplexes from the IBC to the IRC will make it more affordable to building housing like stacked flats. Want to support? Send in your story on why you <3 stacked flats: bit.ly/stackedflats
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Your story matters—and it can help create real change. Join our Learn to Tell Your Story training and learn how to give powerful testimony to elected officials and community members using Marshall Ganz’s Story of Self, Us, and Now framework. RSVP: futurewise.salsalabs.org/SSTSpring202...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Why is Futurewise always talking about stacked flats? A 🧵 (1/5)
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Join us tonight at the APA WA Puget Sound Section's panel discussion on Legislative Highlights at the Seattle Public Library. Hear about the 2026 Legislative session from our State Organizer Marcella Buser and other panelists, meet urbanist friends and more! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/apa-wa-pug...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Join us at Farmers Markets across Seattle to share information around the city's Comprehensive Plan. These are relaxed, low-pressure opportunities; any level of knowledge on the subject is welcome to volunteer! Snacks, smiles, and resources will be provided. RSVP link: bit.ly/4tzVHNB
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Join the Complete Communities Coalition in Georgetown at Star Brass Works Lounge to talk all things social housing. Did you know that all social housing development in Seattle will be built to passive house standards? Learn more about how this helps curb emissions and lower burdens on renters.
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Join Ella (weareella.org) at the Social Justice Film Festival to see the documentary The Price of Plenty: Voices of the Yakima Valley this Saturday, April 18th at 5:00pm! Get tix here: sjff2026.eventive.org/schedule/699...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Yesterday’s rally for Phase Two of Seattle’s Comp Plan was a HUGE success! Thank you to Mayor Wilson, our fabulous speakers, and to all of you showing up in support of more housing in Seattle. Check out www.completecommunitiescoalition.org/ to learn more and sign up for events!
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Want to celebrate passing smaller elevator reform (SB 5156) and learn more? Join @sightline.org and @welcomingneighbors.us for a panel discussion and Q+A all about elevators. Register here: www.sightline.org/going-up-or-...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Phase 2 of the Comp Plan is up and running, and we need your help! 🧵 (1/4) TLDR, join us this Monday for a rally at noon and testifying at City Hall afterward to push for complete communities (plus free pizza)! RSVP: bit.ly/3PGEjaW
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Washington State Standard @washingtonstatestandard.com · 27/03/2026
A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing homelessness in residential areas. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/27/n...
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New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing • Washington State Standard
A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing homelessness in residential areas.
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Hooray for housing! @governorferguson.bsky.social signed HB 2266, HB 6026, and HB 1345 (among others!) into law today 🎉🏠 Let's hear it for more critical housing types everywhere!! #waleg
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
It's tonight! Clear your calendar-- it's not too late to RSVP and join the Futurewise team and friends for a drink and celebration!
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Welcoming Neighbors Network @welcomingneighbors.us · 13/03/2026
ICYMI: WA just had yet another ⚡️ BIG ⚡️ legislative session. ⬇️ Here's a thread highlighting some of what made it over the finish line ⬇️
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The Futurewise team is ready to celebrate a successful session! We’re joining up with the monthly happy hour with the Complete Communities Coalition and @sharethecities.bsky.social - next Wednesday, 3/18 at Hellbent Brewing! futurewise.salsalabs.org/MarchCCCHapp...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Scattered local jurisdictions pulling their weight on the housing crisis isn't enough, we need statewide support - and HB 2266 provides it. Two local Councilmembers in Spokane and Aberdeen on the STEP Housing bill that just passed #WALeg 🥳 www.realchangenews.org/news/2026/03...
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Local electeds: STEP up affordable housing in Washington
Local electeds: STEP up affordable housing in Washington
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The State Senate just approved Washington's elevator reform bill 41-6 after it was amended in the House, sending it to the Governor's desk. The House's amendments removed language around international harmonization but it still represents a major reform for elevators in smaller buildings.
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
This morning's concurrence votes included HB 2266, for more STEP housing! It was voted out clean, and is officially on it's way to @governorferguson.bsky.social for signature 👏
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Even more big news, SB 5156, the bill to allow smaller elevators passed the House! Shoutout to @sightline.org for their leadership on this bill. You know what this means? Clean sweep for Futurewise's priority legislation 🧹🎉 The state is taking some big steps to Growing Together in every community!
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Big news fresh from Olympia! The Senate just PASSED HB 2266, supporting more STEP housing statewide. 🎉 This is a huge win for getting more access to critical housing types like emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing! #WALeg
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
SB 5820, which will limit sprawl in rural areas around specific freight rail stations, has PASSED it's final Chamber in the Legislature! Good news for rural farmland protections. #WALeg
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
With the days dwindling in #WALeg here's what's left to pass of our priority agenda this year: 🏡 STEP Housing - HB 2266 🛗 Smaller Elevators - SB 5156 🛤️ Rural Freight + Sprawl - SB 5820 🏘️ Rural ADU regulations - HB 1345 And we'll be working right up until the final deadline! More on the blog
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Legislative Update Week 8: Last Chance to Get Our Bills Across - Futurewise
Happy March! Do you feel like February flew by in a blink? We do. This short 60-day session is in its final two weeks, and we’ve got a few bills left to pass.
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
North Queen Anne, we're coming to you next for our monthly comp plan happy hour! 🍻 RSVP so we save you a seat futurewise.salsalabs.org/februaryccch...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🚨 Sign in PRO action - HB 2266 is on to the Senate! app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
With love from the Futurewise Program Staff! 🌹🫶
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Spokane Rising @spokanerising.com · 13/02/2026
With love from @futurewise.bsky.social. ❤️
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Washington has a lot to celebrate today! 💙💚 ~including~ some important middle housing bills making their way through the House and on to the Senate. Don't worry, we'll be keeping an eye on #WALeg while y'all get outside for some celebrating and some vitamin D 😎
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State Representative Julia Reed @staterepjuliareed.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Ok housing nerds, get excited. HB 1687 which adds social housing public development authorities to the housing cooperation law is coming up for a vote! Shout out to all the advocates @houseourneighbors.bsky.social and @mayorofseattle.bsky.social who have pushed for this. #waleg
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
#WALeg is back for a busy week 4, and we're expecting a few chances to take action on our 2026 Growing Together priorities. First quick action you can take- email your lawmakers to keep the STEP housing bill moving Click here to email your reps- shorturl.at/mzAiS
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State Representative Julia Reed @staterepjuliareed.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
It's Week 4 in the legislature, also known as "The Week of Wailing" (j/k I made that up. Kinda.) Any bills that do not advance out of their policy committees by Wednesday are dead for the year. Any bills that do not advance out of a fiscal committee by Monday, are also dead for the year. #waleg
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Testing...testing... We're live! Come over to the other platform with a blue logo, we'll be breaking down all the Middle Housing bills working their way through the 2026 legislative session www.facebook.com/share/v/1Dmq...
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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
WSDOT is in the midst of their Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan, and seeking YOUR feedback! 💭✏️ We want clean, well-connected transit that's built to withstand our changing climate and increasing extreme weather -- let them know your thoughts by January 30th #WSDOT
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Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan Survey 2026
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