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The Downtown Austin Alliance and its Foundation touches every aspect of downtown Austin—from projects to planning and collaboration to legislation. Through the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff and volunteer board of directors, we work to address homelessness, build a walkable urban greenbelt, host events that reflect the spirit of our amazing city and much more.
Our experts are urban advocates who connect us to the heart of our community, at the intersection of the public and private sectors. We work to tackle the challenges of a fast-growing city and promote place-based economic growth. Through innovative programs and partnerships, our team addresses a wide range of issues impacting how people live, work and play in downtown Austin.
Mission
To create, preserve and enhance the value and vitality of downtown Austin.
Vision
The downtown you will always love.
About the Downtown Austin Alliance
The Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) works with key downtown stakeholders — property owners, residents, business owners, community organizations and government officials—to advance our collective vision for the future of downtown Austin. The Downtown Alliance is engaged in dozens of projects and issues that contribute to the safety, cleanliness and appeal of downtown Austin to residents, employees and visitors. As a full-time advocate for downtown, the Downtown Alliance is actively engaged in planning decisions that impact the area. We also advance downtown’s vision through direct services supporting safety and cleanliness.
Subscribe to our e-newsletter, visit our news section, tag the Downtown Alliance on social media and follow us to get all the latest news about downtown Austin and our programs and initiatives:
- E-newsletter signup
- Downtown Austin Alliance News
- Instagram: @downtownaustin
- LinkedIn: @downtownaustinalliance
- Facebook: @DowntownAustinAlliance
- Twitter: @DowntownATXInfo
- YouTube: @downtownaustintx
About the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to ignite the potential of downtown – through art and creative spaces that capture the spirit of Austin – by and for everyone. The Foundation operates, maintains and programs Republic Square, creates compelling human experiences through its placemaking and cultural arts programs and forges new partnerships to create solutions-based programming downtown. Every dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly back into the community, funding programs and creative collaborations that strive to make downtown an inclusive and equitable place. For more information, visit downtownaustin.com/about-us/foundation.
About Republic Square
Edwin Waller’s original design of Austin consisted of a grid with a central square (Capitol Square) and four smaller, secondary “public squares”, including Hamilton (which was later renamed Republic, after the Republic of Texas). Through a unique public-private partnership, the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Austin Parks Foundation and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department partnered to renovate the park and elevate its status once again as an important gathering place in the heart of downtown Austin. Republic Square, now managed and operated by the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, is a neighborhood meeting place for visitors, locals and families to enjoy. A place unlike any other in Austin, Republic Square features daily programming and regular events – with something for everyone!
Visit the Republic Square website, subscribe to the e-newsletter, visit our News section, tag Republic Square on social media and follow us to get all the latest news about events in the park and other place-based initiatives:
- E-newsletter signup
- Republic Square News
- Instagram: @republicsqatx
- Facebook: @RepublicSquare
- Twitter: @RepublicSqATX
To connect with one of our experts about downtown matters or write about us, please contact Elizabeth Christian Public Relations. Our media kit is below for easy access. We’re happy to provide additional items upon request.