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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 10h

Phase One -- Almost Done!
Come hang out with us, learn about the Seattle Comp Plan, and help send a big 'thank you' to the City Council for passing important Comp Plan amendments.

📆 Next Tuesday, Oct 14th, 6pm!
📍Big Time Brewery
🎉. futurewise.salsalabs.org/ThankYouCoun...

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 9d

Four members of our team joined 1,000 enthusiastic housing advocates for YIMBYtown 2025!

This is a great write-up of some of the really important conversations happening in the YIMBY-sphere right now.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/27/y...

YIMBYtown 2025 Puts National Momentum for More Housing on Full Display » The Urbanist

# The sixth YIMBYtown conference, held earlier this month in Connecticut, represented a major change from its first iteration in 2016. The factors that have led to YIMBYtown going mainstream are leadi...

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 14d

Grants for Salmon Recovery work!
Commerce is opening applications for comprehensive plan updates focused on salmon recovery.

You can learn more here and at a virtual workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 1-
www.commerce.wa.gov/funding/2025...

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 22d

We need to be expanding our boundaries for neighborhood and urban centers, not shrinking them, so we can build more connected, affordable, and accessible neighborhoods!

Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 22d

Joy Hollingsworth has put forward a last-minute amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.

It would restore the original proposed boundaries for the regional/urban centers in central Seattle, putting back the "donut hole" of lower density between Capitol Hill and the Central District.

Amendment 111 would restore the boundaries of the Capitol Hill First Hill regional center and the Central district urban center

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 23d

Our very own Kate representing at #yimbytown

Tony Byrne @tonybyrne.bsky.social · 24d

Take a look at our famous trio of judges for YIMBY Idol at #yimbytown - today at 3:15 @justupthepike.bsky.social, Alison McIntosh at @welcomingneighbors.us and @kbrunettekreuzer.bsky.social. But you the voter will decide which contestant wins the trophy! @futurewise.bsky.social @ggwash.org

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 23d

Important action alert! 🚨
actionnetwork.org/letters/amen...

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 26d

Ryan, chair of the @43rddemocrats.org
knows we can balance the need for more housing, and a healthy tree canopy.

"We are Strong supporters of walkable cities and strong supporters of finding the balance between urban canopy of trees and adding more housing density to our city"

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 26d

People love our city and want to make it better, which means
BOLD solutions, not half-measures-
“If we don’t make bold choices now to make seattle affordable i don’t know my odds of being here in the next ten years”-E

“We cannot respond to the current moment with moderation” -J

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 26d

We're here with SO many neighbors who are advocating for a Seattle where we can all thrive

Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 26d

Seattle's long in-person public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan has officially kicked off.

First comments were from @ceceliablack.bsky.social: "As you're going through this Comp Plan, I would really hope you ask yourself what you would do if you were disabled tomorrow and you couldn't drive."

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 26d

We brought the ENERGY for today's final Seattle Council hearings on comp plan amendments!
@housingconsortium.org

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · 27d

Tomorrow's the day! The final public hearing to comment on Seattle's comp plan.

The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 29d

Seattle’s long saga of passing its state-required, once-per-decade major update to its Comprehensive Plan is nearing its end. But first, one more public hearing will be held on Friday. Here's our guide to over 100 amendments under consideration.

Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/09/u...

Urbanists Push to Amend Seattle Growth Plan Ahead of Final Vote » The Urbanist

# Seattle’s long saga of passing its state-required, once-per-decade major update to its Comprehensive Plan is nearing its end. But first, one more public hearing will be held this Friday for resident...

www.theurbanist.org

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Seattle City Council is about to start taking votes on the 20-year Comprehensive Plan which will determine how housing in Seattle is built.

I biked around Seattle to talk to people about what we need to do to build more housing, and make our communities more walkable, and livable.

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Housing Development Consortium @housingconsortium.org · Aug 19

We MUST build more affordable housing in #Seattle. Make sure to join us on 9/12 to testify at the final Comp Plan public hearing in support of allowing more homes in more neighborhoods throughout the city. Seattle's housing crisis demands bold action from our elected leaders. bit.ly/OneSeattleFi...

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dan, crisp & juicy enjoyer 🦀🏳️‍🌈👋🏾 @justupthepike.bsky.social · Sep 8

and on Monday 9/15, join me and @burhanazeem.bsky.social @andersem.bsky.social @futurewise.bsky.social @charlescgardner.bsky.social for a debate on the merits of inclusionary zoning. it was invented right here in Montgomery County in 1974, and I'm on the side of "it is generally good"–

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wildfire risk is only getting worse, but families are now finding themselves suddenly without insurance coverage, or their premiums skyrocketing --
@seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...

Insurance companies are shedding thousands of WA home policies. Here's why

In the last few years, insurance companies have been shedding thousands of policies for properties in the state at risk for wildfire damage. Homeowners are left stranded.

www.seattletimes.com

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Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.bsky.social · Sep 3

Nickerson South Canal as a neighborhood center means more housing, more small businesses, and more neighbors able to thrive in this pocket of the city. check out what residents shared & share your support at the final comp plan hearing on 9/12 (Virtual Comment 8:30AM In-person Comment 2:30-6:30PM)!

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Housing Development Consortium @housingconsortium.org · Aug 29

We're two weeks out from the Final Seattle Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing on 9/12. This is a make-or-break moment that will decide the future of housing and growth in Seattle. Please join us in showing up and demanding a bold plan to address our city's housing crisis: bit.ly/OneSeattleFi...

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 15

Don't forget! RSVP to join us this weekend--
futurewise.salsalabs.org/TransitTrekk...

Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 7

Coming soon: @futurewise.bsky.social and @transittrekker.bsky.social are teaming up to teach you how to enjoy Washington's great outdoors without a car! First up, a webinar on Tuesday 8/12 followed by a field trip on Sunday 8/17.

RSVP today!
futurewise.salsalabs.org/TransitTrekk...

Transit Trekking with Futurewise
Two part webinar + Field Trip Series
Webinar: Tuesday August 12th 5-6:30 PM
Field Trip Seattle to Carnation: Sunday August 17th

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 12

Now what? The city has 30 days to appeal, or 1-year to amend their plan.

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Hearings Board agreed with us on two big issues with the Mercer Island comp plan:
-Failed to plan for enough housing – supply or affordability – especially lower-income housing
-Failed to complete a subarea plan for new housing and development around the light rail

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 12

❗Why this case matters
This is the first to challenge a local comp plan under new state housing policy, HB 1220.
So this win sets important precedent for affordable housing planning statewide.

Futurewise Wins Appeal of Mercer Island’s Comprehensive Plan, Setting Precedent for Statewide Implementation of Affordable Housing Policies - Futurewise

Throughout 2024, counties worked to finalize updates to their comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act (GMA), which has undergone recent updates

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 12

And now you can check out the full details of the case decision on our blog → futurewise.org/futurewise-w...

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 7

Coming soon: @futurewise.bsky.social and @transittrekker.bsky.social are teaming up to teach you how to enjoy Washington's great outdoors without a car! First up, a webinar on Tuesday 8/12 followed by a field trip on Sunday 8/17.

RSVP today!
futurewise.salsalabs.org/TransitTrekk...

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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · Aug 7

“This is the first time the state Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) has fully grappled with a challenge to a local Comprehensive Plan under 2021’s House Bill 1220, which requires cities and counties to plan for future housing needs across a range of incomes specific to each jurisdiction.”

The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · Aug 6

After the state's Growth Management Hearings Board struck down its plan, Mercer Island now has a year to update its Comprehensive Plan to meet affordable housing requirements. The initial version prioritized making as few zoning changes as possible.

Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/08/06/m...

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Futurewise @futurewise.bsky.social · Aug 6

Big news 🎉
In April, we filed a challenge to Mercer Island's comprehensive plan, and last week we got a decision:

"The city of Mercer Island fell well short of state affordable housing requirements" the state’s Growth Management Hearings Board ruled late last week.
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Mercer Island’s Growth Plan Ruled Out of Compliance with State Law » The Urbanist

# After the state's Growth Management Hearings Board struck down its plan, Mercer Island now has a year to update its Comprehensive Plan to meet affordable housing requirements. The initial version pr...

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