SPUR on Toronto in Toronto
SPUR Policy Director Sarah Karlinsky's recent musings on Toronto were recently republished in the National Post, a national daily newspaper in Canada. The cross-fertilization between SPUR and Toronto continues!

Policy Director Sarah Karlinsky on the Eastern Neighborhoods
SPUR's policy director, Sarah Karlinsky, chimes in on the Eastern Neighborhoods neighborhood plan, a massive rezoning effort just approved by the City's Planning Commission last week. “It’s extremely aggressive and pushes the boundaries of what some developers consider financially feasible,” said Sarah. Yet, as Sarah also points out, it's a crucial first step toward increasing the plan area's stock of middle-income and affordable housing.

Why we should all suppport the Transit Effectiveness Project
SPUR's intrepid transportation policy director, Dave Snyder, offers his two cents on why all city residents and policymakers should express their support for the SFMTA's Transit Effectiveness Project -- even if it means cutting some routes.

State of the Mint Address on August 21
The "State of the Mint Address" will provide a behind-the-scenes tour of the landmark Old U.S. Mint, constructed in 1874 and now being rehabilitated. You'll see the vaults, courtyard, grand receiving rooms, and more. Architectural and preservation challenges and plans will be described by project architect Patri Merker, historic preservation architect Page & Turnbull, and exterior conservation consultant ARG. Aiming for LEED Gold, the new Old Mint will house the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society.

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