DAA Directives
News & Stories on the Latest in Downtown Austin
Issues & Eggs: Homelessness in Austin
On September 26, Downtown Austin Alliance relaunched their Issues and Eggs educational series. These sessions bring experts to the breakfast table to provide perspective on the challenges and unique opportunities downtown faces. A Balanced Approach: Homelessness in Austin The...
Read More⟶Our Future 35 Awarded Federal Funds
The City of Austin, in partnership with Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance), was selected to receive $1.12 million in federal funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The program, established by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,...
Read More⟶Spring Festival Forum Recap
Spring festival season is here! This year, Downtown’s busiest season is expanding to include SXSW, the 2023 Texas Relays and –for the first time ever –the CMT Country Music Awards. We brought together experts from SXSW, CMT Country Music Awards, Austin...
Read More⟶Future of Downtown 2023
Thank you to everyone who attended the Future of Downtown: Downtown on Demand and all who helped make this event possible! We released our 5th annual State of Downtown report, announced our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and presented our 2023 Annual Report at the event...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin 2023: A Look Ahead
January 2023 is only the beginning of what’s shaping up to be the most transformative year the Downtown Austin Alliance will have yet. This year, we’re not only celebrating 30 years of growth and successes, we’re also celebrating the continued...
Read More⟶Pease Elementary Letter
To: Jeremy Striffler, AISD Director of Real Estate From: Dewitt Peart, CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance Dear Jeremy, We appreciate that you took time to meet with our Place & Mobility Committee last week to discuss the repurposing of Pease...
Read More⟶Future of Downtown 2022
Thank you to everyone that attended our 2022 Future of Downtown: A celebration of Austin presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance. We loved celebrating the growth of Downtown Austin at this year’s community-centered event. Let’s reminisce on the memories we...
Read More⟶Getting I-35 Right is Vital for Austin’s Community and Economy
By Dewitt Peart For over 25 years, the Downtown Austin Alliance has collaborated with community partners to champion solutions to the complex challenges our city faces. Great places don’t just happen—they are built by people and organizations that care deeply...
Read More⟶Meet the Team: Angela Navarro
The Downtown Austin Alliance has a new addition to our team: Angela Navarro. Originally from New Jersey, Angela has called Austin home for the last three years. She is our new Community Outreach Coordinator and will be supporting public engagement...
Read More⟶Public Safety Forum Recap
The Downtown Austin Alliance and Austin City Council Member Kathie Tovo hosted a virtual public safety forum on July 26, 2021 to gain insight from our panelists into the justice process. They discussed systems and procedures, interagency communication and coordination...
Read More⟶Meet the Team: Walter Gonzales
The Downtown Austin Alliance recently welcomed a new staff member to our team: Walter Gonzales. A native Austinite, Walter will lead our government relations efforts at the organization. Learn more about our new employee, Walter’s background and favorite spots downtown....
Read More⟶Meet the Team: Raasin McIntosh
The Downtown Austin Alliance is thrilled to bring fresh ideas and new faces on staff. This particular new hire was one of the founding board members of the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. Find out a bit more about our new...
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