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Meet SPUR’s Summer 2026 Fellows
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (607+ words) spur.org Meet SPUR’s Summer 2026 Fellows This summer, SPUR is hosting a talented group of policy and engagement fellows through partnerships with programs at high schools, colleges, and graduate programs. Learn more about the work they’re doing with SPUR and…...
Ensuring Affordability: Protecting Tenants During the Electrification Transition in the Bay Area
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (683+ words) As Bay Area cities pursue building electrification, one of the main challenges is ensuring that efforts to deliver the broad social benefits of energy efficiency and cleaner air do not inadvertently undermine housing affordability or renter stability by causing rent…...
Navigating California Housing Laws: Q&A with Erika McLitus
2+ week, 3+ day ago (213+ words) Additionally, some laws establish deadlines for local agencies to review and provide feedback on project applications, and they exempt eligible projects from certain CEQA requirements. California's housing affordability crisis is deeply rooted in both the limited housing supply and the…...
From Family Zoning to Family Housing: Courtyard Urbanism for San Francisco | SPUR
2+ week, 5+ day ago (167+ words) San Francisco should not have to choose between detached houses, very large double-loaded-corridor apartment buildings, and isolated towers. Mid-rise courtyard blocks offer another model. The City has created new housing capacity and Courtyard Urbanism can help turn that capacity into…...
The Future of Student Housing: Innovation, Design, and Community
2+ week, 5+ day ago (82+ words) Join us to hear about recent efforts to meet this need with new student housing and the emerging policies, partnerships, and incentives that are in development. This panel discussion will include diverse perspectives from leaders in academia, government, and development....
Understanding San Francisco's Charter Reform Measures & Why They Matter (Daytime)
1+ mon, 9+ hour ago (138+ words) Good government doesn't happen by accident. Last fall, SPUR released Charter for Change, a blueprint for making San Francisco’s City Hall more effective, accountable, and responsive. This November, voters may have a chance to reshape how San Francisco works. Mayor…...
The Homeownership Bottleneck: Why California Needs a Functional Presale System
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) California’s housing crisis reflects a collapse in attainable homeownership driven by the absence of viable presale financing. This structural barrier prevents developers from securing buyer commitments required for private or federal construction loans. Consequently, building large scale condominiums and missing…...
Connect Bay Area Act Authorizes a Regional Tax Measure to Save Transit
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (269+ words) The Connect Bay Area Act establishes a new five-county Regional Transit Revenue District (RTRD) whose representatives are coterminous with Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) members. This structure is similar to the existing Bay Area Toll Authority, which also exists as a…...
Exploring District 7 with Supervisor Myrna Melgar
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) Not a member yet? Join today to attend. Please note that you will need to register for this event using your username and password. If you don't have a SPUR membership account, create a login account here. Reach out to…...