In an interview published in the Wall Street Journal this morning, SPUR's executive director Gabriel Metcalf goes on the record to describe the biggest issues he see facing development in the city. Metcalf covers the usual key topics: urban sprawl is inefficient, the planning process is a pain in the ass (paraphrasing), we need more housing density, etc. But what we found most frightening were his words of warning for those San Franciscans who resist physical changes to the city (occasionally referred to as "NIMBYs"). From the interview: more ›

SPUR came out with a report today outlining how S.F. can use the large influx of money that the upcoming America's Cup will undoubtedly generate as an impetus to make major, much needed investments to the city now. more ›

It's been a big year for food trucks, nonstaurants, and street food in general. In addition to the buzz around things like the Crème Brûlée Cart and the Chez Spencer truck, this summer saw the birth of two new food festivals that are likely to grow and flourish again next year: The SF Street Food Fest, and the Eat Real Fest in Oakland. more ›

Oh, sure, you've seen all the coverage of Jan Gehl's plan to turn Fisherman's Wharf into something tolerable. But wouldn't you like to know more? The excellent SPUR is holding a forum TODAY about the city's plan to alleviate pedestrian-congestion by updating the neighborhood's 1950s-style freeway-inspired urban design: widening sidewalks, installing benches, and adding bike lanes, injunction be damned. After all, be honest: when's the last time you went to Fisherman's Wharf? Probably when you had out-of-town guests. more ›