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SPUR is cosponsoring two bills inspired by the leadership of cities and counties working to streamline climate-friendly housing construction and residential retrofits. Both bills would dramatically reduce …
Candidate Event Series: Meet California's Next Governor | SPUR
Apr 6, 2026 · SPUR invites candidates for governor of California to speak directly to our membership in this special conversation series. These events are designed to introduce candidates to the SPUR …
SPUR 2024-2025 Annual Report
This year, SPUR's work included successfully persuading Governor Newsom to propose a new state housing agency, inspiring a reorganization to make the San Francisco Mayor’s Office more effective, …
Our Mission | SPUR
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 …
The Red Tape Holding Back Heat Pump Adoption, and What to Do
Jun 24, 2025 · Heat pumps can heat and cool buildings, reduce greenhouse gasses, and improve indoor and outdoor air quality. So why aren’t they more common in California? A web of complex …
Unlocking the Circular Economy in San Francisco | SPUR
4 days ago · Join SPUR and SFE for a Climate Month conversation to discuss what it will take to put San Francisco on a credible path toward circularity. This event invites policymakers, practitioners, …
Events Calendar | SPUR
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 — both within city government …
SPUR Leads a Big Push for Transit Funding as California Legislative ...
Sep 22, 2025 · The 2025 California legislative session was a critical one for averting a transit fiscal cliff. As the session drew to a close, SPUR worked with our partners to focus on three issues: securing …
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SPUR is cosponsoring two bills inspired by the leadership of cities and counties working to streamline climate-friendly housing construction and residential retrofits. Both bills would dramatically reduce …
2025 Fellows and Interns Fuel SPUR’s Research
Sep 15, 2025 · This summer, SPUR hosted a talented group of policy researchers through partnerships with fellowship and practicum programs at high schools, colleges, and graduate programs. Learn …