From SPUR: Unbuilt San Francisco: The View From Futures Past highlights dozens of buildings and plans that were never built. Why did these plans fail, and how would San Francisco be a different place today had they been successful? Join the co-curator at SPUR, one of five locations collaborating on this show, to dive deeper into […]

From SPUR: Privately owned public open spaces, or POPOS, are gems hidden within downtown San Francisco’s urban fabric. But have they been a viable amenity? As the downtown continues to grow, should property owners be allowed to pay to convert their POPOS to private use? Come learn about the future of POPOS in San Francisco. […]

From SPUR: The upcoming election puts hot-button issues before the voters. What will the results mean for the city and for the next set of election cycles to come? In a much-loved tradition, SPUR and local political analysts provide a witty and incisive post-election recap. + Alex Clemens / Barbary Coast Consulting + David Latterman / Fall Line Analytics

From SPUR San Jose: From construction cranes to new transportation, significant investment in downtown San Jose is bringing significant change. Hear how the goals of downtown’s new councilmember and SPUR’s Future of Downtown San Jose report will shape the city’s core for years to come. + Raul Peralez / San Jose City Council + Egon Terplan / […]

From SPUR: Image Courtesy of Flickr user Effie Y The tech sector is moving full-speed ahead into the urban realm, but why aren’t more trained urban planners moving into tech? Come participate in a discussion of the compelling ways these worlds might converge in the future. Co-sponsored by The Bold Italic and the Koret Foundation + […]