SPUR strongly supports efforts to conserve water and to use alternative supplies for appropriate, nonpotable uses. This effort to expand a successful voluntary onsite reuse program to allow nonpotable water systems to be shared between two or more parcels will effectively expand this successful program to the district scale. Establishing a clear process for district-scale water reuse today will help the city lay the groundwork for the the sustainable infrastructure and eco-districts of tomorrow.

As we detail in our recent report, Locally Nourished, many people in the city do not have access to fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy options near their homes. SPUR supports the Healthy Food Retailer Ordinance, which would increase access to fresh, healthy food to residents citywide.

One of the biggest obstacles to expanding the number of Californians who enjoy the benefits of urban agriculture is access to land. SPUR strongly encourages state legislators to support Assembly Bill 551, an "opt-in" measure which would allow counties to create "urban agriculture incentive zones," offering a conservative approach to nurturing emergent urban agriculture projects across the state.