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- and …

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 …

Join SPUR for an insider’s tour of Genentech’s South San Francisco campus, the birthplace of biotech. Explore the company’s history and future while learning how it’s advancing …

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SPUR has created the most up-to-date database of local land use ballot measures that impact housing production in California. Over the long term, measures that restrict infill housing can …

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 …

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 …

May 14, 2025 · 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 — …

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.

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 …