We believe education empowers people to take an active role in creating a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous region. That's why the majority of our programming is now free to the public.

Upcoming Events

June 2023

housing in the mission
Jun
13
Tue
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Regional Finance and Affordable Housing in the Bay Area

Digital Discourse to
Join us for a panel discussion on how BAHFA will deliver on its mandate and maximize the benefits of its partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Association of Bay Area Governments, and the Bay Area Housing for All Coalition.
Fresh produce in boxes
Jun
27
Tue
Oakland

Going Deep with Dig Deep Farms [In-Person Tour]

Tour to
Join us for a tour of one of the Dig Deep facilities as we explore their model of regenerative agriculture in the service of daily relief for those experiencing food insecurity.
Organic produce in a grocery store
Jun
29
Thu
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Building Partnerships to Advance Nutrition Access & Health: Case Studies from Harvard’s CHLPI and California’s Medically Supportive Food & Nutrition Steering Committee

Digital Discourse to
Join SPUR, co-convenors of California’s Medically Supportive Food & Nutrition Steering Committee, and the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) of Harvard Law School for the official release of their case study series illuminating the efforts of community partnerships to advance nutrition under California’s five-year Medicaid waiver, California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal.

July 2023

Valencia St, San Francisco - people walking in the streets, relaxing in the outdoor seating area of a restaurant
Jul
12
Wed
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Driving Equitable Outcomes Through the Community Economic Resilience Fund: A Community-Centered Approach

Partnering Event to
California’s Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) focuses on building equitable and sustainable economies that work for all Californians at a time when efforts to democratize public finance have been gaining momentum across the country. Participatory budgeting, a process whereby community members decide how to spend a public budget, has emerged as an effective strategy for making public spending more equitable. Join us for the second installment of our series with the Asset Funders Network to discuss the CERF model as well as tools and strategies that funders, CBOs, and community members can use to allocate resources to promote equity.
San Pedro Street, San José
Jul
13
Thu
San José

Revitalizing Downtown San José: Envisioning the Future of Public Life in the City [In-Person Program]

In-Person Event to
What are the critical areas of focus for the sustainable and effective activation of streets and the public realm in Downtown San José? Join us for a lively conversation about what it will take to make Downtown a social destination, but also how these efforts can offer a positive future vision that elected officials, stakeholders, and community can share and build collectively.
sf orange sky
Jul
18
Tue
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Managing Disasters: Community Resilience Organizing

Digital Discourse to
Join us for a discussion with Ana Miscolta, director of Community Resilience at Thrive, to learn about Thrive’s work in San Mateo County and about how you can support or initiate collaborative disaster preparedness and response in your local community.
Market Street in San Francisco, Ferry Building visible
Jul
26
Wed
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Coordinated Action to Speed Up Buses

Digital Discourse to
In 2021, the Bay Area Transit Transformation Action Plan promised bold action on increasing priority for public transit in our roadways, which has inspired a new focus on the institutional reforms, funding, and leadership needed to deliver faster and more reliable buses. SPUR will release a policy report detailing specific recommendations to get these projects moving. Come learn about both SPUR’s recommendations and forthcoming state and regional efforts to get buses out of traffic.
San Pedro Square, San Jose - live performance on stage with people dancing
Jul
27
Thu
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Planning for the Future: Frameworks for More Equitable and Complete Communities

Digital Discourse to
Charlotte, North Carolina, has taken a bold approach to centering equitable planning and development in its newly approved Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and Portland has employed this concept as ‘20-minute neighborhoods’ as part of its long-term strategy since 2010. Join us for a discussion about the actions that city leadership, staff, urbanists, and community members can take to plan for more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous cities.
SPUR Summer Social
Jul
27
Thu
San José

SPUR Summer Social

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Join SPUR in partnership with San Jose State University as we bring together community and business leaders, elected officials, and south bay urbanists to create a joint vision for the future of Downtown San José.

August 2023

oakland and SF
Aug
3
Thu
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Measure U: Oakland's Commitment to Affordable Housing

Digital Discourse to
Join us for a conversation with City of Oakland representatives and local housing experts to learn more about Oakland's plans to implement Measure U and get more affordable housing built for Oakland residents.
Man giving his drivers license to a police officer.
Aug
10
Thu
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Putting an End to Biased Traffic Stops in San Francisco

Digital Discourse to
In January 2023, San Francisco followed in the footsteps of Berkeley, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and the State of Virginia by deprioritizing minor traffic stops that are often used as an excuse for searching cars. Join a panel of experts, advocates, and impacted people who led the efforts to end so-called pretext stops in San Francisco to hear about how they did it and why it was necessary.
Aerial view of San Jose flea market
Aug
16
Wed
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Getting Real About Spillover Parking

Digital Discourse to
For decades, cities have tried to prevent spillover parking by requiring off-street parking construction. However, this approach has failed. Recent changes to parking policy from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the state will force cities and developers to deal with spillover parking more directly. If local governments can avoid spillover parking, will people be more accepting of new residents, jobs, and businesses in their communities? Join us for a conversation about potential spillover parking remedies.
Bus at Market and Montgomery stops to let passengers on
Aug
23
Wed
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Evolving Transit’s Business Model: A Changing Global Picture

Digital Discourse to
Join us to explore how transit's business model is changing in Toronto, the United Kingdom, and Germany and how to draw insights that can help the Bay Area's transit system evolve its own business model.
Image of vegetables in the grocery store with a double up food bucks sign
Aug
30
Wed
San Francisco + San José + Oakland

Turning a New Leaf for Double Up Food Bucks

Digital Discourse to
Join partners key to the success of the California and the national Double Up programs to discuss the program’s implementation and impact.

September 2023

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.