In a new brief, SPUR proposes establishing a quasi-public entity to plan and deliver capital projects, negotiate real estate deals, and provide public financing. We asked SPUR’s Sujata Srivastava how …

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 …

1 day ago · These events are designed to introduce candidates to the SPUR community while offering a deeper look at their policy priorities, leadership approach, and vision for California’s future.

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 …

SPUR hosts a conversation with Former State Controller Betty Yee to explore her policy priorities and vision for the future of California. This session offers a deep dive into her leadership approach and …

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Sep 10, 2025 · SPUR research shows that transit trips are 70% more likely to be regional — from one county to another — than car trips, making a truly regional transit system critical for transit users.

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, …

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 …

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 primer …