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.

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 👏

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!

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

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

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

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...

🚨 Sign in PRO action - HB 2266 is on to the Senate! app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

With love from the Futurewise Program Staff! 🌹🫶

With love from @futurewise.bsky.social. ❤️

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 😎

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

#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

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

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...

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

Next week we'll be live talking about middle housing in the 2026 #WALeg session. There are a number of actions the Legislature can take to make more housing types available in more places - tune in next Wednesday! futurewise.org/livestream-m...

Alex Brennan of @futurewise.bsky.social & @cityjane.bsky.social talk about the American housing nightmare and how states can step in to define best practice regulation that increases supply and brings down costs.  www.statesforum.org/january-book...

After big wins on middle housing, transit-oriented development, rent stabilization and parking reform in the last few sessions, #WALeg is moving towards some more technical and targeted bills to help implement these big policies successfully, and we're ready 👏 www.theurbanist.org/2026/01/14/2...

tomorrow night! futurewise.salsalabs.org/januarycccha...

First chance to Sign in PRO for one of our priority bills! It takes less than one minute to add your name by clicking below. Let's start strong 💪

First legislative hearing for one of our priorities! 🚨

Our member organization @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social isn't just optimistic, they're putting in the work 🛠️ More homes for more neighbors in RI!

And just like that, the House has been called to order and the 2026 legislative session can begin! First order of the day is ceremonial activities. We just processed in, and now we do the role, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, and yes, a prayer. #waleg

Happy first day of session! We're back in Olympia for the next 60 days fighting for you, your neighborhood, and forests, farmlands, and waters. What're you fighting for this session? Let's Grow 🌱 Together

Are you ready for another legislative session?! If the answer is no, then come get ready with us! Tuesday night, "Navigating Session" training at 6pm - RSVP to get the zoom link. #WALeg shorturl.at/8AID2

It's time for our first monthly happy hour for 2026! This month, the Complete Communities Coalition is collabing with @westseaurbanism.bsky.social to celebrate our historic housing wins from 2025! Stop by to grab a drink and continue fighting for housing justice! shorturl.at/iEevv

Last April, our legal team filed an appeal of the Kitsap County Comp Plan for failing to plan adequately on issues including affordable housing supply, protecting rural areas from sprawl, and more. Thanks @theurbanist.org for covering the complex issues facing Kitsap!

Felicity Maxwell at @texansforhousing.bsky.social and Alex Brennan at @futurewise.bsky.social show that statewide housing standards can work. ✨ Legalizing homes near transit and job centers doesn't just build housing; it connects people to opportunity and lowers the cost of living.

Happy new year, land use nerds 🤓 This posting is still accepting applications, send to your talented friends!

🚨 The final vote for Phase 1 of our Comp Plan is happening TODAY! Got some time on your lunch break to advocate for housing? We’re mobilizing at City Hall @ 12pm to fill the room with messages of affordable housing and connected communities- join us! shorturl.at/0rv1z

Climate protections go hand in hand with a thriving, growing city. We love to see it- kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp...

Happening tomorrow, 11am! Virtual briefing with the latest updates on Seattle's com plan, which Council will be voting on in one week (!) Hosted by @seattlechamber.bsky.social register free here- members.seattlechamber.com/atlas/events...

The Futurewise team is hiring! Taking applications now for a nonprofit fundraiser who's got a love for Washington's land, waters, and communities. Bonus points if you're a bit of a land-use nerd. Learn more about what it's like working with us, and how to apply: futurewise.org/were-hiring-...

Today we're sure your feed is full of amazing organizations (ours too!) But if you’re looking for one more reason to feel good today, we hope Futurewise will be your pick. You can count on Futurewise to be your voice for responsible land use that supports thriving communities shorturl.at/bsh7C

Mark your calendar for our last Comp Plan Happy Hour of the year! Join us and @seattleyimby.bsky.social at Perihelion Brewery on December 10th for an “open mic” storytelling session, letter writing, and an update on the final comp plan vote. futurewise.salsalabs.org/DecemberCCCH...

Lawmakers are gearing up for the next Legislative Session and so are we! Join us on zoom to hear from our policy team about our priorities, and learn how you can get engaged - we need you with us! futurewise.salsalabs.org/2026legislat...

Not sure where to post your post-election energy? We've got you! We'll be at farmer's markets across the city to share the good word of ✨ housing density ✨ Seattle needs thousands of homes built, and we deserve a comprehensive plan that works for everyone. Learn more and sign up! shorturl.at/E6BYo

Wilburton stands as a major achievement of inclusive housing growth resulting from the tireless advocacy efforts of HDC, our partners, and the entire Eastside Housing Roundtable. We can't wait to see this incredible work from our friends and partners at @bellwetherhousing.bsky.social.

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...

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...

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...

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!

Our very own Kate representing at #yimbytown

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

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

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

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

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

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.