Downtown News
News & Stories on the Latest in Downtown Austin
City Council Considering New PID Policy – Reauthorization No Longer Required
Updated 12/3/19: City Council has postponed this item until January 23, 2020. The City of Austin is proposing a new policy for two types of Public Improvement Districts–Development Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Maintenance and Operations (M&O) PIDs–to be considered...
Read More⟶Our Austin Story Project Recognized by Preservation Austin
We are honored to share that the Downtown Austin Alliance has been awarded a special recognition for education for Our Austin Story as a part of the 2019 Preservation Merit Awards held on Friday, November 15
Read More⟶Join us for our Meeting on the Updated Construction Restrictions for the 2020 Spring Festival Season
The Downtown Austin Alliance is hosting a meeting for developers and construction contractors to meet with City of Austin officials on the updated construction restrictions for the 2020 Spring Festival Season.
Read More⟶Capital City Innovation Receives Emerging Innovation District Award
Austin’s Innovation District was recognized with the Emerging Innovation District Award from the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) 2019 International Conference.
Read More⟶ATX Helps Coalition Launched to Raise Funds for Immediate Shelter
Last Thursday, the Austin Chamber announced ATX Helps, a new coalition created to raise $14 million to provide immediate shelter and support services to Austinites experiencing homelessness. Learn more about immediate housing solutions, how they compliment permanent housing like the Rathgeber Center, and how you can help!
Read More⟶Update & Response to Camping and Sit-lie Ordinance Amendments
On Thursday, October 17, Austin City Council approved changes to the camping and sit-lie ordinances that: prohibit camping on sidewalks prohibit camping, sitting, and lying within fifteen feet of a door jamb of a residence or a business during operating...
Read More⟶Letter to the Mayor & City Council on the Proposed Amendments to Camping and Sit-Lie Ordinances
The Austin City Council will consider amendments to the public order ordinances at its October 17 meeting. We support recommendations that prohibit camping in areas determined to be dangerous and on sidewalks anywhere in the city. However, we believe that...
Read More⟶Call for Entries: Preservation Austin 2020 Historic Homes Tour
reservation Austin’s annual homes tour in April 2020 will celebrate historic living spaces downtown.
Read More⟶Support the Sobering Center on its One Year Anniversary
The community is invited to the one-year anniversary celebration and fundraiser for the Sobering Center. Enjoy live music by Newning featuring the Sobering Center’s very own, Stephen Strakowski, MD. All of the money raised will go towards advancing the mission and work of the Sobering Center.
Read More⟶Join us at our Future of Downtown Parks Lunch Featuring Celebrated Planner
Hear from one of the nation's leading urban thinkers and planners, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, on how we can ensure we are creating welcoming, equitable and inclusive places for our whole community to enjoy.
Read More⟶City Releases Draft of New Land Development Code: Learn more and get involved!
The City of Austin has released the first draft of a new land development code and revised zoning maps.
Read More⟶Join Movability and Apply to be a Best Workplace for Commuters–it’s a win-win!
Applications are now open for the Best Workplace for Commuters 2020!
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