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2025 New Businesses in Downtown Austin

July 9, 2025

Austin’s heart has gained several new additions already in 2025. Find out which exciting new businesses have recently opened their doors throughout Downtown Austin. From trendy cafes to innovative retail shops, each addition brings unique flair and energy to our community....

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May Safety Forum Recap

May 19, 2025

On May 15, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly virtual Safety Forum, where officials provided updates on safety, crime data and upcoming initiatives impacting downtown Austin. You may review the slide deck from the presentation here.  Austin Police Department...

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April 2025 Safety Forum Recap

April 25, 2025

On April 17, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly virtual Safety Forum, where officials provided updates on safety, crime data and upcoming initiatives impacting downtown Austin. Austin Police Department update Commander Michael Chancellor of the Austin Police Department’s Downtown...

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Issues & Eggs: 6th Street’s Next Act

April 2, 2025

On March 25, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted Issues & Eggs: 6th Street’s Next Act, an installment of our ongoing breakfast series designed to foster dialogue on critical local issues. City leaders gathered to discuss current challenges and strategic solutions...

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March 2025 Safety Forum Recap

March 28, 2025

On March 20, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly virtual Safety Forum, where officials provided updates on safety, crime data and upcoming initiatives impacting downtown Austin. Bill Brice, senior vice president of investor relations at the Downtown Austin Alliance,...

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2025 XOXO Videography Fellows Announced

March 21, 2025

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...

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6th Street Safety Stats for the Pilot Program

March 13, 2025

On Wednesday, January 15, a press conference was held at Parkside to announce the pilot to reopen 6th Street to vehicular traffic during the weekends. The pilot allows us to test new approaches that can have an immediate, positive impact,...

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Farewell from CEO, Dewitt Peart, Before Retiring

February 28, 2025

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,...

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Spring Festival Forum

February 21, 2025

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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Austin City Council Approves Implementation of the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative

February 13, 2025

The initiative will create a coordinated framework to support and implement projects that shape the future of Downtown Austin. Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative (DASI) AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Austin City Council approved a resolution brought forth by Mayor Kirk Watson and Council...

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Issues Over Lunch – Our Future 35: Vision to Reality

February 11, 2025

On February 4, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted Issues Over Lunch – Our Future 35: Vision to Reality. Local and statewide industry leaders gathered to discuss the Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch Project and reimagine the I-35 corridor as...

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Black History Month 2025

February 5, 2025

Black history is Austin’s history. Here are some ways to participate in, learn, enjoy and educate yourself on Black History this month. Learn more about Austin’s Black-owned businesses and organizations that deserve our love and support year-round. Let’s dive into...

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