- Our Mission | SPUR
SPUR — the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association — is a nonprofit public policy organization We bring people together from across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems cities face
- Home | SPUR
In an op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle, SPUR argues that the San Francisco City Charter is due for an overhaul What was meant to be a concise constitutional framework has become a detailed and disjointed instruction manual
- Events Calendar | SPUR
Join SPUR and partners from MTC and local operators to learn what’s been accomplished so far and what’s ahead for a more integrated, rider-friendly regional transit system
- Staff - SPUR
President and CEO SPUR policies and positions, fundraising and organization-level decisions, media inquiries selsbernd@spur org 415 644 4284
- Individual Membership - SPUR
Join a community of thousands of individuals who care about the future of the Bay Area SPUR membership offers opportunities to network, learn and participate in discussions on important issues Learn more about levels and benefits
- November 2024 Voter Guide | SPUR
For the November 2024 election, SPUR analyzed local and state measures related to our policy areas on the California, San Francisco, San José, and Oakland ballots Our analysis includes the background behind the measures, equity impacts, pros and cons, and a recommendation on how to vote
- SPUR Publications
As San Francisco and Oakland consider changes to their city charters, SPUR dives into what a charter is, how it works, and why it’s important to everything from the powers of elected officials to how public services are delivered
- Housing - SPUR
SPUR has created the most up-to-date database of local land use ballot measures that impact housing production in California Over the long term, measures that restrict infill housing can undermine housing affordability and have the potential to exacerbate racial segregation
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