June 2026
Jun
16
Tue
Online
Digital Discourse /
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The Livable Communities Initiative and the Importance of Housing Aesthetics
Join Lindsay Sturman, co-founder of the Livable Communities Initiative, and Christopher S. Elmendorf, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law, for a multi-faceted discussion of urban planning and architectural design and their implications for housing advocacy and approval.
Jun
23
Tue
SPUR Member Event
San Francisco
In-Person Forum /
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How Tech is Reshaping San Francisco Yet Again
Hear from SPUR CEO Sean Elsbernd in conversation with Jonathan Weber, author of City on the Edge, about how the rise of the technology industry changed San Francisco politics and culture. After the discussion, there will be a member social.
Jun
24
Wed
San Francisco
In-Person Forum /
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Aligning AI Data Centers with Sustainable Solutions for Grid Efficiency
As Bay Area companies work to meet growing AI demand, how can we leverage the latest technology to reduce the environmental offset of data centers on the grid? This program will feature case studies from Epic Cleantec and SPAN, followed by a panel discussion, that will explore the difference between common perceptions and the reality of modern AI data centers.
Jun
30
Tue
San Francisco
In-Person Forum /
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Understanding San Francisco's Charter Reform Measures & Why They Matter (Daytime)
Last fall, SPUR released Charter for Change, a blueprint for making City Hall more effective, accountable, and responsive. Now, San Francisco is advancing three charter reform ballot measures in November that address six of the ten SPUR proposals. Learn about insights into the proposed charter measures, what is at stake for San Francisco, and how SPUR’s policy work is helping to move meaningful reform from idea to implementation.
July 2026
Jul
8
Wed
San Francisco
In-Person Forum /
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Understanding San Francisco's Charter Reform Measures & Why They Matter (Evening)
Last fall, SPUR released Charter for Change, a blueprint for making City Hall more effective, accountable, and responsive. Now, San Francisco is advancing three charter reform ballot measures in November that address six of the ten SPUR proposals. Learn about insights into the proposed charter measures, what is at stake for San Francisco, and how SPUR’s policy work is helping to move meaningful reform from idea to implementation.
October 2026
Oct
22
Thu
San Francisco
Silver SPUR Awards /
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2026 Silver SPUR Awards
Join SPUR for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and networking. Save the date — The Silver SPUR Awards are back on Thursday, October 22!
Auxiliary Services
If, in order to participate in a SPUR event, you need auxiliary aids or services for a disability (e.g., qualified interpreter, qualified reader, written materials, taped texts) please submit your request five business days before the event to [email protected] or 415-781-8726 x132. SPUR will work with you in identifying effective auxiliary aids or services that it can provide. If you need to cancel your request, please notify SPUR at least two business days before the event.