SPUR and the San José Chamber of Commerce are hosting an exciting panel discussion and meet & greet to welcome San José’s newly-elected members of the City Council and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. This event offers a unique opportunity for these emerging leaders to share their vision and priorities for the city’s future with SPUR and Chamber members, who represent a diverse group of local businesses and community stakeholders. Join us to engage directly with the city’s newest leaders, learn about their plans for San José, and participate in meaningful conversations about the future of our community.

Join SPUR for a special panel discussion with San Francisco City Supervisor Myrna Melgar and Robin Pam, co-founder of KidSafe San Francisco, who have both been instrumental in advocating for safer streets in San Francisco despite facing significant political challenges. Moderated by Annie Fryman of SPUR and with special guest Mayor Ravinder Bhalla of Hoboken New Jersey, the conversation will explore the history of Vision Zero in San Francisco, a city that has failed to meet its ambitious goal of eliminating traffic deaths.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the State Legislature's continued focus on housing this year. Hear from seasoned Sacramento lobbyists and senior housing advocates as they dive into some of the most ambitious state housing bills introduced this session. They will also provide valuable perspectives on the prospects for affordable housing funding in the state budget and the reauthorization of the cap and trade program.

In The Equitably Resilient City, Zachary Lamb and co-author, Lawrence Vale, explores how cities can adapt to climate change while also supporting their most vulnerable residents. The book uses 12 case studies from places like Paris, Bolivia, Bangkok, and New Orleans, to examine various urban challenges like heatwaves, droughts, and floods. Through concrete examples of planning, community efforts, and design, the authors show that creating fair and resilient cities is not just an idealistic goal but something achievable when grounded in solidarity and equity.