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 …

This month, Governor Newsom signed into law 45 housing-related bills, including four sponsored by SPUR. We played a critical role in developing these bills, which aim to facilitate low- and …

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 …

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Join SPUR for a guided walking tour of San Francisco’s District 5 with Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, representing neighborhoods including the Tenderloin, Hayes Valley, Lower Haight, Western …

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 …

May 1, 2025 · As San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s administration passes the 100-day mark, SPUR offers a decision-making framework to help the new mayor and his administration set …

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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 …

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 …