State of Downtown Now Available
As we focus on recovery, see how we started the decade in our 2020 report.
Review ReportWatch the Future of Downtown Austin
Find out what's ahead for our urban core in this 30-minute program
Watch Now2019-20 Annual Report Now Available
Explore our interactive annual report to see our progress on the downtown vision!
Review ReportSafety Measures: COVID-19 Updates
Keeping downtown Austin healthy and safe is our top priority
Updates & ResourcesOur priority is the public health and safety of downtown residents, employees and visitors. We’re working to keep the downtown community safe, informed and connected. We’re maintaining a list of updates and resources to keep you up-to-date on critical news and help you navigate this challenging time. Visit our COVID-19 page and follow us on social media for frequent updates on COVID-19 in Austin.
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State of Downtown
Our State of Downtown 2020 report demonstrates the incredible position of strength in which we entered the decade and will serve as a gold standard of what we can be. As we turn our efforts to recovery, our upcoming research projects will provide vital information to aid in recovery and advocacy efforts moving forward.
Learn More⟶COVID-19 Impact: Downtown Office Market Survey
We recently surveyed downtown property owners, managers, developers and tenants to understand the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the downtown office market. We interviewed 11 individuals from 10 different companies representing more than 10.5 million square feet of downtown office space in 30 properties and more than 480 tenant companies.
Review Findings⟶COVID-19 Impact: Retail Survey
We surveyed 80 downtown businesses on the impact of COVID-19 in April 2020. The survey questions, designed to understand the current and future level of economic impact on the downtown business community, asked respondents how they are adapting and what, if any, aid they are receiving. Respondents include small businesses such as restaurants, salons, gyms and hair salons, as well as nonprofits and social services.
Learn More⟶Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy
Cypress & Shoal Creek sits at the gateway to an array of critical community resources and major public investments such as the Central Library, the Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment, and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. Making it easier and safer to navigate this area and enhancing multimodal access is fundamental to ensuring that all Austinites can use these resources.
Get involved⟶About Us
We protect and promote Austin’s downtown through full-time advocacy, strategic initiatives and thoughtful planning.
Learn More⟶Services
We want people to want to shop, play, eat, drink and do business downtown. That’s why the majority of our annual budget goes towards services that help keep downtown clean and safe.
Learn More⟶Homelessness Initiatives
The Downtown Austin Alliance is committed to understanding and improving the lives of those experiencing homelessness. We broadly address their needs and work to mitigate the negative impacts of homelessness for people who live, work and visit downtown.
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