Tomorrow, SPUR is hosting a special discourse with @carlweisbrod and Tilly Chang on how New York City designed their congestion pricing policy, the process for moving it through approvals, and how it can serve as a model for the Bay Area. Register today!
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Meet Sam Fishman — @spur_urbanist’s Sustainability and Resilience Policy Manager. Sam’s work at SPUR focuses on climate policy, resilient cities, and equitable building decarbonization. Visit spur.org to learn more about Sam and the rest of the SPUR team.

Senate Bill 960 (Senator Scott Wiener) passes the California Senate Transportation Committee! This bill will save lives and make transit better. Thank you for your vote, Senators Dave Cortese, Senator Catherine Blakespear, Senator Josh Newman, Anthony Portantino, Senator Bob Archuleta, Senator Bill Dodd and Ben Allen.

Next Tuesday 4/30, SPUR will host a special discourse on how NYC designed their congestion pricing policy, the process for moving it through approvals, and how it can serve as a model for the Bay Area with @carlweisbrod and Tilly Chang. Register today!
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This #EarthDay , we are grateful for our planet's many wonders. But CA's budget deficit means billions may be cut from climate programs. We need a #2024ClimateBond on the ballot for safe water, disaster prep, conservation & clean energy. Email your reps 📧 bit.ly/climate-bond-e…

This Wednesday 4/24, SPUR will host an interactive, provocative discussion led by InsurTech founders building climate solutions. What more could insurers be doing? What is the role of technology? Register today to learn more!
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The SPUR 2024 Annual Report is out now! I'm so proud to work for SPUR. This reports a good example of why I feel this way. A lot of big wins, including the Bay Areas new clean air rules!: spur.org/2024annualrepo…

This is normally a scary high speed intersection (I bike through it every morning 🤞🏼)

Today, it’s the middle section of 6(!) total street blocks fully closed to cars… and replaced with merchants, food/drink, bands, outreach workers, and families.

Streets are for people!

Kudos to Mayor London Breed, Supervisor Melgar, and SFMTA for taking swift action to make the West Portal intersection safer. Good roadway design saves lives, which is why we're sponsoring and supporting SB960, led by Senator Senator Scott Wiener.

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Join SPUR & Partnership for the Bay's Future on 5/9 for a discussion on empowering BIPOC housing developers. Cross-sector experts explore overcoming systemic barriers, fostering community alliances & the transformative power of inclusive policies and investments. bit.ly/DevelopersBIPOC

Food is life, food is substance, and food is medicine. AB 1975, 'Food as Medicine', passes out of Health Committee today! Adequate food and nutrition are a fundamental part of preventing and treating chronic conditions. Give our hearts an apple not angioplasty 🍎🥬🍈🫐🧀🫘.

Join us California YIMBY United Way Bay Co The Housing Action Coalition SPUR GrowSF Habitat Greater SF Bay Area Council in supporting a comprehensive rezoning plan that embraces smart urbanism and prioritizes equitable housing solutions for all income levels: actionnetwork.org/letters/expand…

I’ll be at a little bar in Noe Valley tomorrow night discussing all these confusing state housing laws — and what they mean for San Francisco locally.

If you live in Noe, please join us!

The SPUR 2024 Annual Report is out now! Read about our big policy wins, publications, and other impact from the last year — made possible by your support.

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Join us 5/16 as we hear from veteran Sacramento lobbyists and senior housing advocates about several key state housing bills currently making their way through the legislative process, plus prospects for affordable housing funding. Register below: buff.ly/3vdwtvv

On Tuesday 4/30, SPUR will host a special discourse on how New York City designed their congestion pricing policy, the process for moving it through approvals, and how it can serve as a model for the Bay Area. Register today!
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Next Saturday, April 20, join us to celebrate Earth Day at the Yerba Buena Gardens for a fun-filled, family-friendly day of live music, food, and interactive activities in partnership with YBCA, the Children’s Creativity Museum, and SOMACC. buff.ly/3VEeBES

We are thrilled to announce that SPUR Planning & Housing Policy Director Sujata Srivastava has been promoted to Chief Policy Officer. Sujata has shown true leadership and policy expertise in her time at SPUR. Please join us in congratulating her. spur.org/about/staff/su…

BIG shoutout to Senator Scott Wiener and SPUR for cutting years and millions of dollars of cost from delivering fast bus projects. Proud to have been part of this permitting reform, and excited to be working on permitting reform for clean energy equipment installs full time!

SPUR created a database of local land use ballot measures that impact #housing production in California. Some of the 208 measures curb sprawl & protect open space. Others undermine housing production — & affordability — in infill locations. spur.org/planningbyball…