Join us for the opening night of Jakarta: A Mirror of a Thousand Reflections — an exhibition that explores the dynamic and layered landscape of Jakarta through the lenses of urban research and photography. Developed by scholar John Zarobell and photographer Pedro Lange-Churión, the project builds on the Comparative Urbanism: Learning from Jakarta conference held in August 2024 at SPUR, San Francisco, and offers a powerful reflection on urban life, development, and identity in one of the world’s largest cities. The evening will begin on the second floor with a panel discussion featuring Abidin Kusno, Lange-Churión, and Zarobell, drawing from Kusno’s Jakarta, City of a Thousand Dimensions (NUS Press, 2023) to explore themes of planning, lived experience, and visual storytelling in Asian megacities. Afterwards, guests are invited downstairs for a first look at the exhibition, along with light bites and drinks.

In 2023, SPUR and ULI San Francisco released a report with six key policy recommendations to support office-to-housing conversions. Our work has helped shape new local and state policies that ease regulatory and financial barriers through planning and code changes, CEQA streamlining, and new incentives. Learn what’s changed, what’s ahead, and share your ideas for how planners, architects, and community groups can drive downtown’s revival through adaptive reuse.

Calling all transit nerds, map lovers, and daily riders! Start Transit Month off right with a trivia night dedicated to all things Muni, BART, and Bay Area transit. Hosted by Jeff Wood, creator of the Talking Headways podcast and editor of The Overhead Wire, this event will put your local transit knowledge to the test—from historic milestones to obscure stops and future projects. Come with a team or join one when you arrive. Prizes, snacks, drinks, and plenty of chances to show off your inner transit knowledge await!

Join us at the SPUR Urban Center for an energizing evening of learning, connection, and action! We’ll kick things off with a presentation on the Family Zoning Plan, which is San Francisco’s bold new approach to creating denser neighborhoods, more housing affordability, and people-friendly places. Then, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on advocacy workshop where you’ll gain the tools and confidence to make your voice heard.

In celebration of Transit Month, SPUR invites you to our third annual tour of San Francisco’s iconic cable car barn and powerhouse! This behind-the-scenes experience will give SPUR members a unique look at where these historic streetcars are stored, maintained, and restored when they’re not climbing the city’s hills. Ages 10 and up are welcome, and attendees will also have the opportunity to meet our new CEO, Sean Elsbernd. As a special part of the event, attendees will enjoy a private ride on a cable car down to Fisherman’s Wharf and back.

Join us for a conversation between SPUR's Chief Policy Officer, Sujata Srivastava, and Bruce Katz, co-founder and inaugural director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, in which they will discuss the implications and impacts to federal housing funding and policy under Trump 2.0, how states and localities should respond and Bruce's work with the National Housing Crisis Task Force, where he serves as a senior staff member and advisor.