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 …

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.

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 …

Sep 22, 2025 · SPUR will continue to focus on the critical issue of transit funding and, over the coming weeks, will have more to say about important bills for transit, including SB 71 and SB 79, which the …

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.

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 …

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 …

Oct 20, 2025 · This month, Governor Newsom signed into law 45 housing-related bills, including four sponsored by SPUR. We played a critical role in developing these bills, which aim to facilitate low- …