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Voters Approved Two Major Transportation Propositions

Published November 10, 2020 Last week, voters approved two ballot measures that will shape the future of public transit and transportation in Austin. By voting in favor of Proposition A, voters approved a property tax increase that will help partially...

Downtown Austin Alliance makes fourth $200,000 grant payment to Community First! Village

Official Press Release Published November 16, 2020   Donation is part of 10-year, $2 million pledge made in 2017 The Downtown Austin Alliance announced its fourth $200,000 donation to Mobile Loaves & Fishes for Community First! Village, the master-planned development...

Do you have a plan to vote?

Election Day is here! See these Travis County voter resources, tips, local deals, and more. Find a convenient location and check wait times before you head to the polls Here’s where you can vote downtown: Austin Recreation Center 1301 Shoal...

Perceptions of Downtown During the Pandemic

Near-Term Phase Bike Lanes Working Toward a Community-Driven Congress Ave

Several weeks ago, Austin Transportation creating temporary protected bike lanes along both sides of Congress Avenue designated with cones from Riverside to 11th Street. Based on positive community feedback and increased cyclist safety, the pilot was deemed successful! As such,...

A Guide to Our Future 35

Our Future 35 is a new engagement series and online tool intended to kick-start the process of co-creating a community vision for the I-35 corridor, focusing on how to guide and build on TxDOT’s investment to achieve positive outcomes for...

96,396 Reasons Why We Support Project Connect

At last week’s joint meeting with the Capital Metro board, Austin City Council voted to advance Project Connect on its path to a potential November election. We fully support the proposed finance and governance models, including the 8.75-cent tax rate...

PRESS RELEASE: Downtown Austin Alliance encourages community to help transform I-35 through central Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – The Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) has embarked on a community-driven effort to develop a roadmap for transforming the land and streetscape surrounding I-35 through central Austin. One of the first steps in the process is to...

Volunteers Help Count Homeless Population through Annual Point in Time Count

This year, several members of our staff joined more than 900 volunteers for the annual Point in Time Count, a census of the homeless population of Austin/Travis County. Between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM on Saturday morning, volunteers set out...

Do You Know About Our Downtown Safety Services?

Our mission at the Downtown Austin Alliance is to create, preserve and enhance the value and vitality of downtown Austin – That’s why our Downtown Ambassadors provide safety escort services between the hours of 6 AM – 11 PM every day of the week!

Press Release: Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation announces pledge to help open shelter for women, children and families

The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation pledged its financial support for the Rathgeber Center—a new, temporary emergency shelter for women with children, as well as families.

Updates from City Leaders: Town Hall Meeting

Everything you need to know for this Wednesday's town hall meeting, including resources provided by Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Ann Kitchen, and the Homeless Strategy Office to get up to speed on Austin's public order ordinances before the discussion.