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 …

Filling empty ground-floor spaces is a critical first step in a long-term economic revitalization strategy. SPUR offers 13 recommendations to capitalize on the opportunity these spaces offer …

SPUR members have a lot to be proud of. Together we pass affordable housing legislation, expand access to healthy food, eliminate inequitable fines and fees, make sustainable …

A project of SPUR, the award represents a unique opportunity to acknowledge San Francisco's top managers for their leadership, vision, and ability to make a difference — both within city …

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Filling empty ground-floor spaces is a critical first step in a long-term economic revitalization strategy. SPUR offers 13 recommendations to capitalize on the opportunity these spaces offer …

A project of SPUR, the award represents a unique opportunity to acknowledge San Francisco's top managers for their leadership, vision, and ability to make a difference — both within city …

SPUR examines how the Bay Area’s housing market has become shaped by scarcity and wide economic divides — not only among income groups but also among races and ethnicities. …

Oct 8, 2024 · 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 …

Feb 25, 2025 · Now, policymakers, administrators, employee unions, and Oaklanders must work together to reduce spending and grow revenues. To support the process, SPUR provides a …