SPUR asked Leigh Lutenski, the city’s director of Joint Development, about her division’s work supporting the city on its affordable housing obligations. She emphasized the need for policies that …

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 …

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, …

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 …

May 20, 2025 · Source: SPUR analysis of total state and federal revenue in Data SF “Budget” dataset. Finally, the voters of San Francisco have approved a number of mandatory baselines for and set …

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Apr 18, 2025 · Drastic cuts in the Bay Area’s transit services are all but guaranteed absent a regional transit funding measure. Senate Bill 63 would authorize several counties to place a tax measure on …

SPUR hosts a conversation with entrepreneur and environmentalist Tom Steyer to explore his policy priorities and vision for the future of California. This session offers a deep dive into his leadership …

Jun 6, 2025 · California and the Bay Area are using zero-emission appliance rules, building codes, and climate action plans to move the heating appliance market and consumers toward a gas-free future …

Mar 19, 2025 · California has set a goal for San Francisco to build 82,069 new homes by 2031. Doing so will mean changing restrictive zoning policies that are currently hindering sufficient housing …