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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The 2024 SPUR Annual Report celebrates the work we moved forward this year. Thanks to our research and advocacy, housing is becoming easier to permit and build, residents are phasing …

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 …

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 …