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Futurewise is a non-profit charitable organization in Washington State that works to keep overdevelopment and urban sprawl from consuming farms, forests and rural areas. The public interest group is a part of the smart growth movement. Smart growth development policies aim to prevent urban sprawl and pollution, and reduce the profligate use of non-renewable fuels, particularly an excessive dependency on private cars in industrialised countries. ...


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Futurewise Definition / Futurewise Research (130 words)
Futurewise is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and relies on donations to fund its work.
FutureWise is a non-profit advocacy, education and organizing group around issues of growth management and healthy communities.
Futurewise is a statewide group in Washington working to ensure that local governments manage growth responsibly.
Futurewise - Priorities (326 words)
For the past 15 years Futurewise, formerly 1000 Friends of Washington, has worked with decision-makers to develop smart plans for their communities, organized and educated citizens to be effective advocates in their communities, and ensured that local governments are accountable to their citizens, not irresponsible developers.
Futurewise's work focuses on strategic programs aimed at achieving the changes to protect our quality of life in Washington state.
Futurewise advocates for communities that provide a mix of housing, parks, sidewalks and local businesses to create vibrant, liveable communities.
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