In the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fires in January 2025, SPUR examined wildfire mitigation in the Bay Area and to explore opportunities to improve management strategies.

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 …

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 …

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 for local artists, …

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 government …

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 analysis includes …

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. …

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 join Mayor …

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 …