SPUR brings people together from across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems cities face. With offices in San Francisco and San José, we are recognized as a leading civic planning organization and respected for our independent and holistic approach to urban issues. Through research, education and advocacy, SPUR works to create an equitable, sustainable and prosperous region in which all people thrive. SPUR is a member-supported nonprofit organization.
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Get your tickets fast! This year’s Silver SPUR Awards gala https://lnkd.in/gmjeaeXU is nearly sold out! Looking forward to seeing all my peeps there and to celebrate these three inspiring leaders and the work SPUR does to advance our SF Bay Area Region!
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ABC7 News Bay Area celebrates San José's collaborative efforts to transform a set of three centrally located, but underused civic assets. Featuring interviews with Mayor Matt Mahan, City of San José; Jason Su, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy; and Alex Stettinski, San Jose Downtown Association. With support from Reimagining the Civic Commons, San José is cultivating an ecosystem of public spaces downtown, reimagining them as inclusive, dynamic and enriching hubs of civic life for the city’s nearly 1 million diverse residents. Check out the video. Veggielution SPUR #CivicCommonsUS #civicinfrastructure #downtown #vibrancy
The 62nd Annual Silver SPUR Awards are tomorrow, and we are so excited to see many of you there as we honor our three incredible honorees — Chip Bergh, Tomiquia Moss, and Senator Scott Wiener. Learn more at spur.org/silverspur
The Silver SPUR Awards are this Thursday, October 24! This exciting event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, like Roselyne Swig. Thank you so much for your generosity! Want to learn more about The Silver SPUR Awards? Visit spur.org/silverspur now!
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Excitement is building for the #BayArea's preeminent civic awards ceremony on Thursday! SPUR (which I am honored to sit on the Board of) expects an exceptional gathering of the region's most influential leaders in business, government, philanthropy, and more at this year’s Silver SPUR Awards. Visit spur.org/silverspur to get your ticket today!
The Silver SPUR Awards are just one week away, and we're thrilled to share that The San Francisco 49ers have joined the amazing lineup of sponsors helping bring this event to life! We're so honored to have the support of yet another iconic Bay Area organization. Ready to be part of this celebration of Bay Area excellence? Learn more at spur.org/silverspur
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Today marks the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The quake killed 63 people, injured more than 3,500, destroyed the I-880 freeway viaduct in Oakland, dropped a span of the Bay Bridge — closing it for a month – and dramatically transformed the San Francisco waterfront. Since 1989, about $80 billion has been invested in preparing the Bay Area for the next major earthquake, but still more investment and policy change are needed. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gh2tVYSi
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Have you registered yet for our Climate Disaster Resilience & Recovery webinar? Thursday, October 31 11:00 am - 12:00 pm https://lnkd.in/gRZr-wbe While California communities face the ongoing and growing threat of #wildfire and other climate-related disasters, the funding landscape for long-term planning, infrastructure improvements, and #capacitybuilding for resilience is unpredictable. Given the imperative of continuing to build #resilience to the impacts of climate change in spite of an uncertain funding future, how can local communities make the most of state and federal #funding to prepare for and respond to #extremeweather events? In this webinar, HORNE Director of Federal and State Programs Geoffrey Ross will discuss the #technicalassistance his agency provides to support local communities in accessing #federalfunding for climate disaster preparedness and recovery. Kirin Kumar, Director for Climate and Disaster Resilience for Northern California Grantmakers, will highlight the ways philanthropy is stepping in to fill in gaps in state and federal funding for climate planning, resilience, and #adaptation. City of Lodi Mayor and The Craig Group Partners, LLC principal Lisa Craig-Hensley and SPUR Hazard Resilience Senior Policy Manager Sarah Atkinson will share case studies from local jurisdictions, and resources available to support #climatedisaster recovery and resilience at the local level. This webinar series is sponsored by AARP California. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gRZr-wbe
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Want to learn more about Prop 4, the $10 billion bond for climate & environment investments on the November ballot? Join SPUR, Save The Bay, and Greenbelt Alliance on Monday, October 21 from 4-5pm for a virtual conversation on how Prop 4 will benefit the Bay Area by accelerating shoreline restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, and other nature-based climate adaptation solutions. We will also be joined by Assemblymember Diane Papan & Silicon Valley Leadership Group! Register here: https://lnkd.in/geu9P4vH
The 2024 Silver SPUR Awards are made possible by our visionary sponsors, like the Nor Cal Carpenters Union. Your support shapes our region's future! To learn more about the event, get tickets, or become a sponsor, visit www.spur.org/silverspur