Could congestion pricing be the key to meeting our mobility and sustainability goals? Most importantly, could it help create a more equitable transportation system? Come find out how New York City designed their policy, the process for moving it through approvals, and how it can serve as a model for the Bay Area.

Join SPUR and Partnership for the Bay's Future to explore the pathways currently being carved out when experts from the public, private and nonprofit sectors illuminate the pioneering initiatives and steadfast support mechanisms championing the inclusion and success of BIPOC developers in shaping the housing landscape.

Join us for a conversation with State Senator Scott Wiener, a longtime champion of housing and mobility for all Californians. This year, he has made transportation his top priority. Senator Wiener has recently introduced enabling legislation for a new regional transportation measure that could help fund public transit as well as two groundbreaking bills to end the epidemic of traffic deaths. Hear from Senator Wiener about these bills, his vision, and the growing momentum for improving California's transportation system.

Join us as we hear from veteran Sacramento lobbyists and senior housing advocates about several of the key state housing bills currently making their way through the legislative process as well as the prospects for affordable housing funding in the state budget.

When Driving is Not an Option shines a light on the reality for non-drivers and explains how improving our transportation system with nondrivers in mind will create a better quality of life for everyone. During this event, Zivarts will explain that when the needs of involuntary nondrivers are viewed as essential to how we design our transportation systems and our communities, not only will we be able to more easily get where we need to go, but the changes will lead to healthier, climate-friendly communities for everyone.

"Bay Lexicon" — a field guide to San Francisco’s shore — uses drawings, text, and maps to develop vocabulary for thinking and talking about a future made uncertain by sea level rise and the climate emergency. Author and illustrator Jane Wolff will talk about how making specialized content available to plural audiences can support public literacy — and discussion — about San Francisco’s changing relationship with the bay.

It has been a year and a half since the magnitude 7.8 and magnitude 7.5 earthquakes devastated Türkiye and Syria. Where is Türkiye now in the recovery timeline and how are leaders thinking about housing recovery and “building back better”? Join our panelists as they answer these questions and how they have integrated lessons learned into their practice.