Friends of Flagstaff's Future

Friends of Flagstaff's Future is a grassroots, multi-issue organization whose mission is to achieve a sustainable, just, and thriving Flagstaff through community education, engagement, and advocacy.

Friends of Flagstaff's Future works to promote and sustain our community's quality of life. We approach these issues with a perspective that takes into account the pressures of growth, the perils of climate change, the need for socially just practices, and the reality that many of our focus areas are interrelated and may be in conflict some of the time. Our goal is to educate and advocate in our community for policies that will lead Flagstaff's transition towards a more resilient, sustainable and just community and economy. These policies include elevating the stewardship of our built and natural environments, minimizing the consumption of energy and the destruction of natural resources, and strengthening the local and green economy.

We do this by monitoring and participating in our City Council and other relevant meetings and advocating on behalf of our mission and focus areas. We seek accountability and transparency from our local leaders and institutions. We meet regularly with City staff and others in the community to work to achieve our goals. We follow and participate in local and regional planning efforts. We communicate what we learn to our members and the public, provide education on relevant topics, and engage our members in various programs and activities that further our goals.

We have six focus areas: Land Use & the Built Environment; Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience; Affordability; Open Space, Public Spaces, & Viewsheds; Local, Resilient, & Equitable Economy; Transportation; Water & Natural Resources; Civic Engagement.

Testimonials

"Friends of Flagstaff's Future is the only multi-issue, politically-involved, progressive non-profit working to make Flagstaff a more sustainable, equitable, and livable city. I love F3 and the work they do! Keep it up!"

"F3 is such a great organization. They are constantly fighting for community needs and more. I will always be a supporter of Friends of Flagstaff Future."

"Twenty-plus years of making Flagstaff a better place! They have successfully protected Open Space, worked hard for development that fits the community's needs, and endeavored to make the city more socially just. Good work!"

"Friends of Flagstaff's future is truly looking out for the best interests of citizens and small businesses, not huge corporations."