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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 over 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.

 

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! Learn more about the SPUR Young Urbanists.
As a Young Urbanist, you will receive all member benefits, plus:
— Special invitations to all Young Urbanist events, including Ballots & Brews, evening symposia/networking, workshops, tours and more!

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 SPUR 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 
— Priority invitation to Silver SPUR awards luncheon, SPUR Member Party and MFAC Good Government Awards 

SPUR BENEFACTORS
$10,000 and greater per year
As a member of the SPUR Benefactors, you will receive all Urban Leaders Forummember benefits, plus:
— Invitation to the annual Benefactors' Dinner
— Recognition on the SPUR annual donor wall

low-income/full-time student
$35 $64 per year
Receive all basic member benefits (see above)