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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!
Pass Out Flyers at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market for Week Without Driving (Hosted by Futurewise) · Luma
Pass 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…
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October 2, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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!
October 2, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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!
Futurewise Meet & Greet
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October 1, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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
October 1, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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
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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September 24, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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 ⬇️
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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September 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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.
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…
futurewise.org
September 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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...
September 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Grab a drink, chat with fellow transit advocates, and celebrate with the Complete Communities Coalition as we fight for more homes, of more types, in more places, for more people.

➡️ Learn more & RSVP: bit.ly/cccHHsept26
September 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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
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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September 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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
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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September 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Alex Brennan of Futurewise is doing a good job defending growth in the comp plan and receiving zero applause.
July 31, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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...
July 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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...
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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July 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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
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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July 2, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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.

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June 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM
FutureWise is pushing for changes that could revolutionize housing in Washington by allowing taller single-stair buildings and stacked flats to combat the ongoing housing shortage.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #BuildingCodeReform #HousingAccessibility #CommunityInnovation
FutureWise urges code changes to enable stacked flats and taller single‑stair residential buildings
FutureWise testified in support of code language clarifications to permit taller single‑stair residential buildings, stacked flats and related flexibility in the IRC/IBC, while flagging cost concerns about sprinkler requirements; written comments with technical details were submitted.
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June 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Advocates are pushing for taller single-stair residential buildings in Washington to tackle the housing crisis, but some experts urge caution on cost implications.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #BuildingCodeReform #UrbanDensity
Supporters say single-stair allowances could expand middle housing; some urge cost-benefit analysis
Advocates including Futurewise supported allowing taller, single-stair residential buildings to expand housing options; planners and some witnesses urged the Council to study cost-benefit impacts (sprinklers, types, affordability) before finalizing amendments.
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June 18, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Complete Communities Coalition
Happy Hour
on June 24th
6 to 7:30 pm
in Columbia City

Come hang out with Futurewise & Habitat’s Homeownership Program to learn about the magic of transit-oriented development (TOD).

Register now and meet other housing advocates!

futurewise.org/ccc-june-hap...
CCC: June Happy Hour - Futurewise
Summer is here, and boy, are we excited for some sunshine☀️. With more daylight comes more Seattle residents using public transit to access all the amazing
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June 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM