In a new brief, SPUR proposes establishing a quasi-public entity to plan and deliver capital projects, negotiate real estate deals, and provide public financing. We asked SPUR’s Sujata Srivastava how …

What Is 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 …

May 20, 2025 · Source: SPUR analysis of the 16 largest departments in the Data SF “Budget” dataset. Additional constraints come from spending mandates and restrictions imposed by grants that the city …

SPUR Urban Center Address 654 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105-4015 Visitor Hours We are open for in-person events. Check out spur.org/events for event dates and times.

Apr 18, 2025 · SPUR believes that SB 63 addresses the near-term financial crisis transit faces while balancing local control and regional action and advancing important reforms for both riders and …

Since 1910, SPUR has been a stabilizing force for the Bay Area, holding a long-term vision of a region where all people thrive. Today, as communities grapple with significant change at the city, state, and …

Mar 19, 2025 · If the city fails to update its zoning, it risks losing state funding and local control over housing development. SPUR provides a primer on the state’s housing element law and what it …

Jun 6, 2025 · SPUR offers five recommendations to streamline and standardize permits to improve safety, lower costs, reduce burdens on contractors and consumers, and create a fairer, more efficient …

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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. …