Young Urbanists
SPUR Young Urbanists is a new SPUR initiative that seeks to attract people 40 and under who appreciate San Francisco and are interested in deepening their involvement in civic affairs.
SPUR Young Urbanists provide an opportunity for participants to hear from local leaders in the worlds of arts, culture, business and politics, and as well as provide a networking opportunity with contemporaries. Join the Young Urbanists today!
SPUR Young Urbanist events are open to the public. Non-SPUR members pay $20 at the door or may become a member at a special $55 reduced membership price.
Presidio Main Post Walking Tour: A special evening tour for SPUR Young Urbanists!
5:30 - 7:00 pm: Tour of the Presidio Main Post Tour leaves promptly at 5:30 pm from 50 Moraga Avenue at Arguello Boulevard Meet at the Presidio Officer's Club (Southside of the Main Post)
7:00: Drinks to follow at nearby La Terrasse restaurant (215 Lincoln Boulevard)
Accessible by the PresidiGo Shuttle system and the 29 Bus
Join SPUR Young Urbanists for a walking tour of the Presidio Main Post. Come hear for yourself the history of the Presidio and what changes may be on the horizon. This 90-minute guided walk will describe the historic Main Post, and discuss ideas for revitalizing it as the heart of an urban national park. Proposals for discussion will include a heritage center, an archaeology lab, the rescue of a historic theater, and a museum of contemporary art. Guides will be available for answering questions, and offering advice on ways you can become involved in the public process.
The walking tour will conclude at the La Terrasse restaurant at approximately 7:00 pm. Please join us here for hors d'oeuvres and a no host bar. La Terrasse restaurant is located at 215 Lincoln Boulevard.
Limited spaces - RSVP to events@spur.org or 415-781-8726 x120.
The event is free for SPUR members, and $5 for non-members.
SPUR Young Urbanist events are presented with the generous support of the Koret Foundation
Past SPUR Young Urbanist Events:
[Film] in the City - June 2008
Panelists: Stefanie Coyote, Executive Director of the SF Film Commission; Graham Leggat, Executive Director of the San Francisco Film Society; Debbie Brubaker, Producer
Moderated by: Gail Silva, Founder of the Film Arts Foundation
[Space] in the City - April 2008
Panelists: John Bela, Co-Founder of Rebar; Margie OfDriscoll, Exectuive Director of AIASF; Josh Switzky, S.F. Planning Department
Moderated by: Sarah Karlinsky, SPUR Policy Director
[Green] in the City - February 2008
Panelists: Peter Liu, Initial Founder and Vice Chairman of New Resource Bank; Nikki Martinez, Co-Founder of EcoTuesday; Johanna Partin, Renewable Energy Program Manager at S.F. Environment; Anne Vollen, Creator of Green Zebra
Moderated by: Adrienne Sanders, San Francisco Business Times
[Made] in the City - June 2007
Panelists: Steve Bruce, Founder of Speakeasy Ales & Lagers; Jason Phillips, President of McGuire Furniture Company
Moderated by: Mark Dwight, Board of Directors, SF Chamber of Commerce; Former CEO of Timbuk2
[How to Live Car-Free] in the City - April 2007
Panelist: Brian Smith, U.S. representative of the World CarFree Network and Anita Daley, membership development and outreach director for City CarShare
Moderator: Gwyneth Borden
[Art] in the City - February 2006
Panelist: Susan Cervantes, Precita Eyes; Jennifer McCabe, Assistant Director of New Langton Arts; Tony Labat,Chair of New Genres at SFAI; Zefrey Throwell, neighborhood public radio/community education
Moderated by: Jennifer Rissler, Directror of Academic Administration @ SF Art Institute
Co-hosted by the SF Art Institute
SFMOMA CX - December 2006
A reception and discussion at the Frey Norris Gallery with owner Raman Frey and artists Susannah Bettag, Rodney Ewing and Phillip Dvorak.
Beer & Ballots - October 2006
Join the Young Urbanists and other SPUR members for an informal get-together and review of all the ballot measures - perfect for newbies and political wonks alike.
[Music] in the City - September 2006
Panelists: Jordan Kurland, founder/owner of Zeitgeist Artist Management; Jesse P. Cutler, founder of JP Cutler Media; Kevin Arnold, founder and CEO of IODA
Moderator: Kimberly Chun is the music editor and a music columnist at the San Francisco Bay Guardian
[Food] in the City - June 2006
Panelists: Laurie Thomas, CEO & Owner, New Ventures restaurant group; Rose Pistola, Rose's Cafe & Terzo; Charles Phan, Executive Chef/Owner, Slanted Door; Joseph Manzare, Chef Owner, Globe & Zuppa
Moderater: Marcia Gagliardi of Tablehopper.com
Young Urbanist Host Committee:
| Gwyneth Borden |
Jessica Appelgren |
| Gia Daniller |
Jessica Mullens |
| Barbara Camacho |
Gina Nibbi |
| Pamela Brewster |
Lawrence Pelosi |
| Roberta Economidis |
Katheryn Pellegrini |
| Hala Hijazi |
Michael Powell |
| Jane Huynh |
Christine Yang |
| Jonathan Kelly |
Michael Yarne |
