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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sean Elsbernd (He/Him) President and CEO SPUR policies and positions, fundraising and organization-level decisions, media inquiries [email protected] 415.644.4284

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.

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. …

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 …

SPUR believes some reforms of rent control are worthy of consideration, pending policy analysis and a more comprehensive legislative process that brings together tenant advocates, …

Jan 24, 2025 · SPUR President and CEO Alicia John-Baptiste will be leaving SPUR to take on a newly created policy chief role with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office. On February 3, she will …