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How to Celebrate Father’s Day in Austin’s Downtown

Ask most dads, and they will tell you that while they enjoy the gifts on Father’s Day, they treasure the time spent with families, making memories. On this Father’s Day weekend, we invite you to spend time rediscovering downtown, whether...

Best Pool Day Passes in Austin’s Downtown

Given the relentless Texas sun, it’s no wonder that Austinites prefer to spend a hot day emerged in water. Lucky for us, there are plenty of places downtown to cool off. Here are our picks of the best pool passes...

Downtown Austin’s “Front of House” Ready for Residents and Visitors

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on many downtown businesses, particularly in the hospitality and tourism industries. With vaccination rates climbing and Austin-Travis County moving to Stage 2 of the Austin Public Health Risk-Based Guidelines, the economic recovery is...

Public Order Ordinances Implementation Forum Recap

The Downtown Austin Alliance hosted a virtual panel discussion on May 24, 2021 on how the public order ordinances, which went into effect after the May 1 special election, will be implemented and upheld. Our panelists included City Manager Spencer...

Come Downtown for Memorial Day Weekend In Austin

Thank you to our veterans and active members of the military. We are extremely grateful for your service to our country. After searching high and low, we have found some amazing ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in downtown Austin....

Emergency Repair Contractors

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...

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...

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...

Have a Howling Halloween with These Themed Activities

Published October 22, 2020 Know Before You Go Scary good tips for a zero-waste Halloween at home (City of Austin) COVID-19 Safety During Halloween and Día de los Muertos (City of Austin) Planning to trick or treat this year? Local...

Perceptions of Downtown During the Pandemic