Our mission is to create, preserve and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of Downtown Austin for everyone.
What's New Downtown
State of Downtown 2025
From capital improvement projects to arts and cultural movements, Downtown Austin is breaking ground on its next act.
Read the Report⟶Annual Report
Take a look at what the Downtown Austin Alliance achieved in the 2024-2025 fiscal year
Read the Report⟶Apply to Activate Republic Square
Submit your community-centered ideas for free or reduced park rental
Apply by July 1⟶Transform Your Storefront
Secure your free window XOXO decal on a first-come, first-served basis
Apply Now⟶Keeping Downtown Clean & Safe
Through direct services like our Downtown Ambassador program, we make downtown a cleaner, safer and more welcoming place.
Downtown News
2025 XOXO Videography Fellows Announced
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever XOXO Videography Fellowship program! This initiative is part of the XOXO Downtown Austin campaign, is a place-love campaign to show that everyone is welcome downtown because of the unique perspectives each one of...
Learn More⟶Farewell from CEO, Dewitt Peart, Before Retiring
Dear Downtown Austin Community, After a decade of serving as President and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, the time for my retirement has come. It feels especially appropriate, in a year when several transformative projects are finally breaking ground,...
Learn More⟶Spring Festival Forum
On February 20, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its Spring Festival Forum, where South by Southwest and city officials shared key updates on event schedules, road closures, transit changes and public safety measures. Major Events Coming to Austin Austin’s festival...
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