SPUR, the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association, works to create an equitable, sustainable and prosperous region, by bringing people together from across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems cities face. The organization works across the nine counties of the Bay Area, with a deep focus in San Francisco, San José and Oakland.

Through research, education and advocacy, SPUR develops and advocates for ideas and reforms to bring about systems change, with a focus on decisions that shape housing, transportation, land use, economics, food access, sustainability and resilience.  SPUR grounds its work in a spirit of inquiry and a big-tent perspective that engages partners and communities across the region. It is recognized as a leading civic planning organization and respected for its independent and holistic approach to urban issues.