SPUR Lunchtime Forum: Childcare in SF

"Childcare is vital to creating a family-friendly city. Families in San Francisco face unique challenges finding affordable, safe and quality care. The dilemma is even more intense for low-income families and those with children with special needs, adding yet one more factor to San Francisco’s “family flight” problems. Michael Williams, Deputy Director of Programs, and other professionals from Children’s Council of San Francisco, will describe some of the realities facing families, as well as some solutions and potential policy directions."

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By Roger Rudick |
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By Andrew Saavedra |
From Walk SF: Share some holiday cheer and celebrate all the wins Walk SF members made possible to make the city safer for you, your family, and your friends. Enjoy great conversation, drinks, tasty hors d’oeuvres, live music, and the company of folks who all share a passion for making San Francisco more walkable, livable, […]

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By Roger Rudick |
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Commentary: Why This Working Family is Supporting Muni Reform

By Gillian Gillett |
Editor’s note: On Friday, we presented an op-ed opposing Prop G. Today, Gillian Gillett, a transit advocate who is the chair of SPUR’s Transportation Committee, explains why she’s voting for Prop G. Living in San Francisco provides families with many unique opportunities for learning, entertainment, and other benefits of a diverse, urban environment. However, families […]