SPUR supported a recent Berkeley ordinance that motivates investments in zero-emissions home retrofits by taking advantage of home sales to require energy upgrades. Berkeley’s time-of …

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 …

Jan 24, 2025 · SPUR outlined those challenges and recommended ways to address them in Making Government Work.

SPUR believes some reforms of rent control are worthy of consideration, pending policy analysis and a more comprehensive legislative process that brings together tenant advocates, …

Mar 18, 2025 · While Measure A is a regressive tax that will not solve Oakland’s structural deficit on its own, SPUR believes this additional revenue source will help prevent fiscal insolvency …

Support our work toward a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous Bay Area. Join a community of thousands of individuals who care about the future of our region. SPUR …

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 — …

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 …

May 2, 2025 · Source: SPUR analysis of the City and County of San Francisco’s five-year financial plans. The current budget process prioritizes short-term fixes over long-term …

New Bay Area regulations are ushering in a transition from polluting gas furnaces and water heaters to zero-emissions electric heat pumps. SPUR’s action plan shows how to make this …