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September 2024 Safety Forum Recap
On September 19, 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 Austin Police Department Commander Craig Smith shared the latest...
Read More⟶Issues Over Lunch: Inclusive Prosperity Downtown Recap
On September 25, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted “Issues Over Lunch: Inclusive Prosperity Downtown,” a panel that explored innovative approaches to supporting small businesses, creatives and entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities. Local philanthropists, community members and business leaders gathered for...
Read More⟶August 2024 Safety Forum Recap
On August 15, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its virtual Safety Forum, a monthly meeting in collaboration with public officials to provide the downtown community information on downtown safety, crime trends data, safety initiatives and more. Austin Police Department Updates...
Read More⟶July Safety Forum Recap
On July 18, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its virtual Safety Forum, a monthly meeting in collaboration with various officials to provide downtown safety updates and crime data and discuss upcoming safety initiatives and more. Downtown Austin Crime Updates...
Read More⟶Our Future 35 Cap & Stitch Program: Downtown Design Recommendations
Austin has the opportunity of a lifetime to transform one of the city’s biggest community barriers into a generational asset, improving mobility and creating new public spaces and community amenities through the Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch Design Program. For...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance Launches National CEO Search
Downtown Austin Alliance launches national CEO search for next leader of this vital Austin institution. Current CEO DeWitt “De” Peart to retire in Q1 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas—The Downtown Austin Alliance, the nonprofit organization that...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance Advocacy Updates
The Downtown Austin Alliance FY24-25 Advocacy Priorities include advancing policies, regulations and funding to provide dense, walkable neighborhoods, preserve and enhance cultural assets and make downtown safer and easier to get around this year. Since our FY24-25 advocacy priorities are...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance’s Advocacy Priorities
The Downtown Austin Alliance Board of Directors approved the organization’s FY24-25 advocacy priorities on June 12. Creating and maintaining a clean, safe environment is our highest priority. In line with our Strategic Plan and annual budget, we will continue to...
Read More⟶A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Members
The Downtown Austin Alliance is proud to acknowledge the service of its distinguished outgoing board members whose volunteer efforts have advanced the organization and vision for downtown through their expertise, forward-thinking leadership, and passion to strengthen our organization and create...
Read More⟶Issues & Eggs: Creative Solutions to Attainable Housing
On April 25, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted “Building Futures–Creative Solutions to Attainable Housing,” an Issues & Eggs panel discussion focused on exploring attainable housing barriers and opportunities in Austin. With housing being a top issue in Austin, the panel...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance Announces FY 24-25 Budget & Milestones
Includes a substantial investment in safety initiatives, among other priorities By Dewitt Peart Our work at the Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) is guided by the community’s Downtown Vision and our five-year strategic plan. While achieving the long-term vision for...
Read More⟶Future of Downtown 2024
We had a fabulous time celebrating the Future of Downtown at ACL Live! Thank you for celebrating over 30 years of the Downtown Austin Alliance with us. We began the evening by introducing our 2024 State of Downtown report, showcasing our new Downtown...
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