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.
Learn More about our Current Projects
A New Future for I-35
As TxDOT considers lowering the immense highway that has divided our community for decades, we can create a shared vision that builds on this investment to ensure the best outcomes for all Austinites.
Learn More⟶Writing on the Walls
Writing on the Walls is an annual series of collaborative public art installations and events. At the inaugural event in March 2020, local, national, and international artists simultaneously created two new landmarks in downtown Austin.
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⟶Emerging Projects
Discover prominent projects in planning or under construction in and around downtown Austin.
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.
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⟶About Us
We protect and promote Austin’s downtown through full-time advocacy, strategic initiatives and thoughtful planning.
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