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 …

Aug 21 Thu SPUR Member Event Oakland Tour / 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Explore Prescott Market: West Oakland's Vibrant Food Hall & Night Market Join us for a guided tour of the West …

The City of San Francisco has implemented all six of SPUR’s recommendations to accelerate adaptive reuse projects. By converting obsolete office buildings into housing, the city will …

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 …

Aug 31, 2022 · Each year SPUR organizes a study trip to learn from another metro area about how it addresses urban challenges and adapts to change. We were able to resume this trip in …

SPUR staff would welcome the opportunity to form a task force to investigate these options and develop a more comprehensive policy solution. Addressing housing affordability for …

Jan 24, 2025 · This spring, SPUR will convene community leaders, policy experts, advocates, city staff, and decision makers to engage in important conversations regarding Oakland’s budget. …

Jul 14, 2025 · In our local, regional, and state advocacy, SPUR has been deeply involved in increasing the state government’s authority and oversight over local city planning. What do …

Sean Elsbernd is the President and CEO of SPUR, where he leads the organization’s efforts to advance equity-centered, data-driven public policy across San Francisco, San José, and …

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 …