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The Urban Leaders Forum (formerly Civitas Society) is SPUR's major donor group. Urban Leaders Forum members share a commitment to shaping the future of San Francisco Bay Area.

We invite you to play an important part in laying the foundation for the future of the city. 

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Events & Gatherings

Several times a year, the Urban Leaders Forum gathers for exclusive evening receptions with political, business, literary and other luminaries who guide our conversations about the evolving nature of city life. Each meeting features a prominent guest speaker ready to engage in open discussion. We meet in the homes and offices of fellow Forum members, enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and stimulating conversation.

Past Events

• An exclusive pre-opening behind the scenes tour of the California Academy of Sciences
• A private tour of the new Contemporary Jewish Museum in the Yerba Buena Cultural Arts District.
• A sneak peek, behind-the-scenes walking tour of Fort Baker's new Cavallo Point Lodge sponsored by Equity Community Builders.

• A dialogue about culture and its role in urban development with David Gockley, General Manager for the San Francisco Opera
• A fireside conversation on urbanism with Kevin Starr, State Librarian Emeritus, author and recipient of the 2006 National Humanities Medal
• A private tour of the Lucas Digital Arts Center, including many of the working studios, galleries and the adjoining park
• A conversation with Lawrence Halprin, the world¹s preeminent landscape architect, winner of the Presidential Medal of Honor for Design and designer of countless masterpieces worldwide
• A pre-opening, behind the scenes tour of the de Young Museum led by Harry Parker, Director of Museums for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco