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.

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...

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"–

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...

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)!

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...

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

❗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.

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

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...

“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.”

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. shorturl.at/VOeZp

Celebrate #FarmersMarketWeek by heading to your local farmers’ market, picking up your favorite seasonal fruits and vegetables and snapping a photo of your #FarmersMarketHaul. Read more about the produce haul social media trend: foodprint.org/blog/produce...

Walkability saves lives. Individuals who exceed 7000 steps per day see a; ♥️25% lower risk of cardiovascular disease 🏥37% lower risk of dying from cancer 🧠38% lower risk of dementia 🙂22% lower risk of depression 🩺28% lower risk of falls www.remainplaces.com/post/living-...

@futurewise.bsky.social is hiring a Seattle organizer! Are you stoked about Seattle's comprehensive plan? Do you want to organize your neighbors for more homes in more neighborhoods? Join our team! Priority application deadline August 4. Job description here: futurewise.org/were-hiring-...

Register today: bit.ly/Webinar_More.... Follow the link for resources to get up to speed on the law before the webinar. And let us know what you most want to hear about from our speakers in the comments. Your feedback will help us make the most of the time we have! end

Find out all about it on an 8/19 webinar from: - Rep. Julia Reed, 36th District, Washington House of Representatives - Kate Brunette Kreuzer, @futurewise.bsky.social - Bryce Yadon, Futurewise / Bryce Yadon Consulting - Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com, Urban Institute 3/

This year, the state of Washington passed the US' most ambitious TOD law. At a time when leaders and advocates everywhere are focused on ways to build more housing, Washington’s new law shows a way to add housing at scale and realize the untapped potential of transit station areas. 2/

Mpact Webinar – August 19 – More Housing Near Transit: How Washington Set a New Standard for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Register: bit.ly/Webinar_More... 1/

Join me & Washington state Rep. Julia Reed, as well as some folks from @futurewise.bsky.social, for a discussion of the state’s new TOD law, passed in 2024. Registration ⬇️ I’ll be moderating & bringing in thoughts on new @urbaninstitute.bsky.social work on the subject: www.urban.org/research/pub...

Beautiful tribute to long-time Futurewise partner and founder of Friends of Clark County, Val Alexander. Thank you Val for your many years of service to Clark County! www.columbian.com/news/2025/ju...

Bothell is about to get cuter and more convenient! ❌ No more outdated parking mandates that gobble up lots of space and cost lots of money ✅ Yes to neighborhood-scale commercial development (ie corner stores) 💫 Easier paths to building more affordable housing www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Join @futurewise.bsky.social and @transittrekker.bsky.social for a two-part event to show you how to enjoy the greatest parts of Washington without a car or sprawl.

Washington’s rent stabilization law goes into effect next week, July 1! Here’s what you need to know: 💫 Rent increases for manufactured homeowners are limited to 5% per year 💫 Residential rent increases are capped at 7% plus CPI (consumer price index) or 10% per year, whichever is lower 🧵1/2

we joined hundreds of neighbors at yesterday's public hearing on the Seattle Comprehensive Plan who want- more neighbors, more affordable housing, more density, and more walkable neighborhoods!

Today is the public comment-palooza at Seattle City Council. Housing advocates are pushing the city to expand the One Seattle plan to add more housing. Check out @jazzyspraxis.bsky.social's case for eight more neighborhood growth centers. www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/20/o...

We had the best time in Spokane at our Welcoming Neighbors Network Mountain West Convening! We hosted colleagues from other states to see how we're each coping with rapid growth and affordability challenges while fighting sprawl, preserving open space, and protecting tribal treaty rights.

Happy Summer Solstice! 🌞 We’re daydreaming about all the fresh produce at our local farmer’s markets, provided by local family farms. Farmer’s markets are the perfect example of what a thriving, connected local community can look like, and a great chance to see where your food comes from.

We’re just a few days away. Make a plan to vocally support housing all across Seattle as the City Council takes up discussion on legislation for the major Comprehensive Plan update! 🧵👇

Many of my favorite pods I've ever done are with promising young women legislators. Gives me life & hope.

Y'all I don't mean to tell you what to do, but: listen to this pod. Not only will you learn a lot about transit-oriented development, you will be introduced to one of the smartest, most promising young legislators in the country.

I could listen to @staterepjuliareed.bsky.social talk about land use reform all day. The TOD bill is a major victory for her and the people of Washington State.

ICYMI - We’ve filed a legal appeal to challenge Kitsap County’s comprehensive plan. Why and what does it mean? State law requires cities and counties to better plan for land use and population growth. We believe that Kitsap County's 2024 comp plan falls short of those requirements. 🧵

🚨 Make a plan to comment at the Seattle City Council Comprehensive Plan meeting on Monday, June 23. The council will hold a public hearing on proposals for more housing across the city, including middle housing and neighborhood centers, and supportive land use reforms. Agenda link below.

What’s your favorite way to get around town? 🚎🚌 We made Jazmine from our team pick just one: “My favorite transit, if I absolutely must pick a favorite, is the classic last mile solution that is the monorail: connecting my front door to the downtown core and the city center to the Seattle Center!”

No more parking mandates on new developments in Bremerton! 👏 From @theurbanist.org - it's "intended to reduce housing costs, encourage additional density, and prioritize additional modes of travel including walking, biking, and transit." www.theurbanist.org/2025/06/06/b...

June is #RideTransitMonth! 🚎🚌🚃 The sun is out, farmer’s markets are back, and the light rail now goes north to Lynnwood & east to Redmond–it’s the perfect time to check out somewhere new. Join @transpochoices.bsky.social and pledge to ride transit 5 times this month → shorturl.at/Lu9wL

Join us Wednesday evening in Beacon Hill for the Seattle candidate forum focused on transportation and housing. We are co-hosting with @sngreenways.bsky.social, @cascade.org, @transpochoices.bsky.social, and more. www.theurbanist.org/2025/05/28/j...

Join @futurewise.bsky.social along with many other great organizations tomorrow evening for a candidate forum focused on housing and transportation! This is the place to be if you are a comp plan nerd like we are 🤓 partiful.com/e/3Pvqq32fTj...

WA gets its official rent increase cap for the rest of this year: 10%. This applies to you unless your rental was built in the last 12 years, is subsidized, or in certain cases where your landlord lives on site.

New study out from @ternerhousing.bsky.social looking at the progress of major US cities in building housing in walkable areas, and patterns of building as it relates to Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT). shorturl.at/hJ5P5 We'll break down some of the findings 🧵

Parking is the "dark matter" of urban land use. Learn about how it saps communities of vitality & raises costs -- and how Washington state recently reformed it. Juicy stuff.

Seattle’s future is on the ballot 🗳️ Join us June 4 for the Seattle Mobility & Housing Candidate Forum — hosted by a coalition of groups (including us!) fighting for safer streets, better transit, & more affordable housing. RSVP: partiful.com/e/3Pvqq32fTj...