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Resources for Business: Winter Storm Emergency Contractors We are working with our partners to provide emergency contractor resources to the business and residential community, and are updating this page on a regular basis. If you have a resource you would...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation presents second installment of Writing on the Walls
Published December 7, 2020 Urban art series to result in four new murals on Bouldin Creek The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation is partnering with Manifold Real Estate, Oak Pointe Real Estate and Michael Hsu Architecture to install four murals on...
Read More⟶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...
Read More⟶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...
Read More⟶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...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance Receives International Recognition for Excellence in Urban Place Management
Official Press Release Published October 6, 2020 The Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation (Foundation) were recognized by the International Downtown Association (IDA) with Downtown Achievement Awards of Excellence for its work and initiatives related...
Read More⟶Light Up Purple this October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Published October 5, 2020 Now more than ever, with increased isolation due to stay at home safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic; residents, businesses, and agencies across the area are strongly encouraged to show their support for domestic violence survivors....
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance to develop and lead a “Roadmap to Recovery”
Official Press Release Published September 24, 2020 Economic recovery and resiliency strategy will align with Downtown Vision AUSTIN, Texas – The Downtown Austin Alliance (Downtown Alliance) will create a strategic and comprehensive plan for downtown that will spark and guide...
Read More⟶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,...
Read More⟶SAVES Fund to Help Live Music Play On Post-Pandemic
The Downtown Austin Alliance represents over 900 downtown property owners and 96,000 employees, wrote to the City of Austin asking to support Item 62 on this week’s Council agenda. Live music is the lifeblood of our downtown economy. Studies show...
Read More⟶Spread Kindness and Provide Essentials to People Experiencing Homelessness
The Downtown Austin Alliance and Downtown Ambassadors continue working to address the welfare of individuals experiencing homelessness during the pandemic with Project Outreach, an extension of the Downtown Ambassadors’ mission to help keep downtown vibrant and to ensure the health and safety of...
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