Downtown Austin Alliance
The Downtown Austin Alliance is a partnership of individuals and businesses devoted to promoting and maintaining a safe, clean, attractive, accessible, and fun Downtown environment, making Downtown the destination for Austinites and visitors.
In April 1993, the City Council approved a Public Improvement District to address the unique needs of Downtown Austin. A special assessment on privately owned large properties within the district is the primary source of funding for the Downtown Austin Alliance. Other partners contributing funds include the City of Austin and Travis County. The partnership has grown to include businesses, civic and cultural organizations, and many individuals.
Providing private sector leadership, the Alliance works with government to develop and implement programs that enhance the business, cultural, and residential environment of Downtown, home to the Capital of the Lone Star State.
Public Improvement District Map (PDF)
The Alliance devotes its vision and its voice to an impressive array of programs, projects and issues that promote, protect, and advocate for Downtown Austin. These services and programs ensure that the Downtown neighborhood is safe, clean, accessible, and fun for residents, employees and visitors.
The Alliance is structured into five primary categories with supporting committees working to get things done: Arts and Entertainment/Marketing, Economic Development, Parks, Streetscapes & Transportation, and Security & Maintenance.