futurewise.bsky.social
We work across Washington to create livable communities, ensure clean healthy waterways, and protect farms, forests & habitat for this & future generations.
👤 Joined on 18 November 2024
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@futurewise.bsky.socialWe're pleased to announce that our Nov. event will be hosted by Board Secretary Janae Huber! Janae is a co-founder of Olympians for People-Oriented Places & winner of the 2026 Planning Advocate Award! Join her & advocates, electeds, community leaders, & supporters from across WA: bit.ly/livableWA26
Show PostIt’s all the way at the end of your ballot but make sure to read to the end to vote yes on funding more bus service!
Show PostThere are 3 big problems at the heart of our appeal: ➡️ 1. The plan directs urban growth into farmland, floodplains, and rural areas. Sprawling development comes with real costs. It puts farmland and habitat at risk, while increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
Show Post➡️ 2. The plan doesn’t do enough to address climate change. As we saw in our recent Thurston County case, aspirations aren’t enough. WA comp plans MUST include meaningful climate action. Whatcom County's plan doesn’t identify the actions needed to reduce GHG or equitably address climate resilience.
Show Post‼️ What's next: Our legal team will proceed with reviewing all the public records for completeness & drafting pre-hearing legal arguments due early next year. The oral argument hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 8, 2027. We’ll keep you updated as the case moves forward.
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