The Applied Research Center is a public policy, educational and research institute whose work emphasizes issues of race and social change. May 9, 2002 ColorLines Online Summer 2002 Issue: On Newstands Now! Special Report: Race and Recession Safety Net Sinking Gordon Hurd examines the state of the welfare safety net in the midst of hard economic times. and 5 more new articles online! March 13, ...

SPUR Calendar | Committees | Research, Articles, and Reports | SPUR's Ballot Analysis |Membership | Leadership and Staff | Youth at SPUR | Links The San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association A Member-Supported Organization The San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) is San Francisco's preeminent public policy think tank. Through research, analysis, public ...