The November 2026 SPUR Voter Guide

This year’s ballot is a beast. We did the research for you.

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Bumper to Bumper

How potential transit service cuts could affect Bay Area traffic, affordability, and carbon emissions

SPUR's Guide to California Housing Laws

A comprehensive analysis for planners, housing advocates, project sponsors, and community stakeholders

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The SPUR Annual Report

Learn about our impact

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Permitting Progress

How charter reform can help San Francisco speed delivery of housing, transit, new businesses, and more

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Balancing Oakland's Budget

Closing the city’s structural deficit to move toward fiscal solvency and economic growth

Shaping Downtown San Jose

Urbanist Article / April 4, 2013

Facing competition from nearby hubs scattered throughout Silicon Valley, downtown San Jose was one of the country’s largest — and longest running — revitalization projects. Reining in the suburban sprawl and refocusing energy downtown is the impetus for the city’s next chapter.

Three State Bills Worth Watching: Urban Ag, Farm Protection and a Soda Tax

News / April 2, 2013

Of the many food and agriculture bills California legislators have introduced this year, three stand out for their potential impact on the Bay Area’s food system: a tax incentive to promote the use of private land for urban agriculture; a change to CEQA to require agricultural land preservation for certain projects; and a statewide sugary-beverage tax. Here’s a closer look at these bills, which we…

Bay Area Bike Sharing Moves Closer to Reality

News / March 25, 2013

After a number of delays, the wheels are finally turning on a bike-sharing program for the Bay Area. Earlier this month, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) signed a contract with Alta Bike Share, which runs successful programs in Washington, D.C., and Boston.

Future-Proof Water

SPUR Report / March 18, 2013

More than two-thirds of the Bay Area’s water is imported from outside the region. Today these supplies are regularly threatened by drought, earthquakes and water quality impairments — risks that will intensify with climate change. Meanwhile, our region will add 2 million more people by 2040 — growth that will require more water. Do we have the water we need to support this projected growth?

SPUR Supports Amendment to San Francisco’s CEQA Procedures

Advocacy Letter / March 12, 2013

SPUR supports the proposed amendment to CEQA procedures. The legislation, spearheaded by Supervisor Wiener, outlines three key changes that collectively take a small step towards creating a clearer and more streamlined CEQA process for San Franciscans.