Join as an Individual

Becoming a card-carrying member of SPUR is, hands down, the best way to support SPUR's efforts to create ideas and action for a better city. We are a member-supported nonprofit organization, and none of our research, education or advocacy programs would be possible without the continued support of our ever-growing community of more than 4,000 urbanists.

Three ways to join SPUR

  1. Online: sign up online and pay by credit card.
  2. Talk to us: stop by our office or call 415-781-8726 x116.
  3. By mail: print out this form (pdf) and send or fax your payment.

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Member

$65-$249 per year

As a Member, you will receive all of SPUR's basic membership benefits:

  • A subscription to the Urbanist, the west coast's premier planning and policy publication
  • Admission ($10) to members-only walking tours featuring District Supervisors, construction tours of new projects, urban history and more
  • Free admission to over 100 lunchtime and evening forums featuring experts in all areas of urban planning and policy
  • Invitations to special events, including the annual SPUR Member Party and Silver SPUR luncheon

Young Urbanist

$55 and greater per year

For members under age 40 — our fastest growing membership category!

As a Young Urbanist, you will receive all member benefits, plus:

  • $55 Introductory rate
  • Special invitations to all Young Urbanist events, including Ballots & Brews, evening symposia/networking, workshops, tours and more

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Advocate

$250-$499 per year

As an Advocate, you will receive all basic member benefits, plus:

  • Special recognition in the annual report

Planner

$500-$999 per year

As a Planner, you will receive all Advocate member benefits, plus:

  • Featured recognition in the annual report
  • An invitation to join the Urban Leaders Forum

Urban Leaders Forum

$1,000-$9,999 per year

As a member of the Urban Leaders Forum, you will receive all Planner member benefits, plus:

  • Personal mailings of SPUR reports
  • Invitations to exclusive evening receptions with urban planning and public policy luminaries
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and special tours
  • Recognition on the SPUR annual donor wall
  • Priority invitation to Silver SPUR awards luncheon, SPUR Member Party and MFAC Good Government Awards 

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SPUR Benefactors

$10,000 and greater per year

As a member of the SPUR Benefactors, you will receive all Urban Leaders Forum member benefits, plus:
  • Invitation to the annual Benefactors' Dinner
  • Featured recognition on the SPUR annual donor wall

Low-income/Full-time student

$35-$64 per year

Receive all basic member benefits (see above), except no listing in SPUR's annual report.