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10/12/2026

SNOHOMISH COUNTY RESIDENTS 📢: Tell the County Council to budget money to fully implement the Urban Tree Canopy Policies!

Residents came out in large numbers during the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update to support the adoption of the Urban Tree Canopy Policies, and the County did the right thing in adopting them. 🌳💕 Now, we need the community’s support once again to convince the County Council that adequate funding is necessary to implement these policies.

On 10/20, the Council is holding public hearings on Snohomish County’s 2027-2029 budget. We can’t wait another 3-5 years to fund full implementation of these policies; we need to budget for them NOW!

➡️ Click this link to learn more & email the Council: https://futurewise.salsalabs.org/2026snocoutc/index.html
➡️ Not in Snohomish County? Share our action alert & help us get the word out to our friends!

10/10/2026

Less than one month until Futurewise’s Livable Communities Celebration. ✨

📆 Saturday, November 7, 6 - 9pm
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🎉 RSVP by Oct. 30 to reserve your seat: bit.ly/livableWA26

On Saturday, Nov. 7, advocates, elected officials, coalition partners, and supporters from across the state are gathering for a special dinner and exclusive preview of our new five-year legislative agenda.

In the last five years, Futurewise has fought for (and WON) real progress on climate resilience, housing justice, and farmland and habitat conservation. This fall, we’re gathering to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together – and share our vision for what’s next.

We hope you’ll join us for a joyful evening of community, celebration, and conversation.❤️

Can’t join us in person? You can still help advance another five years land use advocacy and policy by making a gift at➡️ futurewise.salsalabs.org/2026eventdonation

10/09/2026

You all SHOWED UP for this month's happy hour! Thank you to all the wonderful people (& our feline guest of honor) for joining us on Wednesday to to talk all things transit, accessibility, density, and advocacy.

Extra special thanks to and the Nondrivers Alliance for joining us in celebration and appreciation of . We got a chance to learn more about the importance of the Seattle Transit Measure, hear from , and discuss the amazing work that Nondrivers Alliance is doing to fight for transit accessibility.

This work is vital to realizing the Complete Communities Coalition's vision for a more affordable, equitable, and sustainable Seattle. 🚍🏘💕

10/07/2026

📢 Mark your calendars: we’re kicking off our 2027 Legislative Campaign on Dec. 9!

These past few years, we’ve had some big policy wins! This has only been possible because of the grassroots action taken by our community.

Join us this December to learn how YOU can get involved in 2027. Check out our kickoff page to learn more: https://futurewise.org/2027-legislative-kickoff/

➡ Wanna get notified when registration for the event opens? Sign up for emails at: bit.ly/future-updates

10/06/2026

One day until our next happy hour! Bring your bingo board to the event and you could win special prizes 👀‼️

📆 Wednesday, Oct. 7
🕕 6-7:30pm
📍 Stoup Brewing, Capitol Hill
🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/cccHHoct26

This month, the Complete Communities Coalition is teaming up with our friends at Transportation Choices Coalition and Nondrivers Alliance for our happy hour.

If we want to create complete, connected communities, we need to plan for a city that works for everyone – including nondrivers. By shifting some focus away from car dependency to biking, walking, and using public transit, we can create a safer, cleaner, and more accessible city.

Join us tomorrow to share your story, talk transit access, and learn how you can support more funding for Seattle’s bus services.

10/05/2026

Hey friends, happy !

I'm Tara, the Seattle Organizer with Futurewise, here to talk about my love for the route 3 bus line.

I take it all the time, mostly to get to and from work. For years there was no bus route on the Bellevue corridor in Cap Hill. But since we got the 3, it has been an absolute godsend for myself and my neighbors.

I'm grateful that I have access to this amazing route, and I also recognize the challenges with a bus that only runs every 30 minutes. For folks who only rely on transit, having such inconsistent schedules only makes their trips longer and more difficult.

ends on October 8th! I hope you can find ways to walk, roll, bike, or bus this week, and share with us what transit means to you ❤️

10/02/2026

SEATTLE: Love public transit? Want to help fund more frequent, accessible bus service? 🚌💕

Join us and this Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11am-1pm at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market! We're partnering with Transportation Choices Coalition's Hop on Board campaign to share info about the Seattle Transit Measure.

We'll also be inviting folks to our next comp plan happy hour on Oct. 7.

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…

10/02/2026

Introducing Bingo 🚌🚲 Join the Complete Communities Coalition and you could win prizes 👀‼

How it works:
🌟 Participate in the . From Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, find opportunities to walk, roll, bike, or take transit instead of driving.
🌟 Fill out our bingo card as you go. Try to get five in a row!
🌟 Post your bingo card (completed or in-progress) on social media and tag us.
🌟 Join us for our happy hour on Oct. 7 ⬇️ and share your experience. Email your bingo card to [email protected] or bring your bingo card to our happy hour for a chance to win a prize.

Comp Plan Happy Hour: Week Without Driving Edition
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 7
🕕 6-7:30pm
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🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/cccHHoct26

10/01/2026

starts TODAY, and many of us here at Futurewise are participating!

Many of us already live car-light lives, like Futurewise board member Rian! He and his 2-year-old love taking the bus and being able to walk to daycare in Seattle. We want that to be possible for all Washingtonians – regardless of where they live.

That’s why we care about how we plan and build our communities. Transit-oriented development can:
🌱 Reduce carbon emissions and prevent urban sprawl
🏘️ Make it easier to afford to live near jobs, schools, and opportunity
🚌 Give more people the freedom to get where they need to go without relying on car
❤️ Create communities that are more connected, equitable, and safe

Decisions around land use, zoning, and growth shape who gets access to these opportunities.

Hear more from Rian about his experience as a nondriver, and join us for this year’s (Oct. 1-8). Share how your week goes, and tag us.

10/01/2026

One week until our next happy hour ( edition)!

If we want to create complete, connected communities, we need to plan for a city that works for everyone – including nondrivers. By shifting some focus away from car dependency to biking, walking, and using public transit, we can create a safer, cleaner, and more accessible city.

goes from Oct. 1-8, and we hope you’ll join us in participating and sharing your story.

📆 Wednesday, Oct. 7
🕕 6-7:30pm
📍 Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill
🔗 RSVP at: bit.ly/cccHHoct26

On Oct. 7, we’re teaming up with our friends at Transportation Choices Coalition and Nondrivers Alliance to discuss transit access and support more funding for Seattle’s bus services. There will also be PRIZES 👀‼️