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January 2024 Safety Forum

January 28, 2025

On January 16, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly virtual Safety Forum, where officials provided updates on safety, crime data and upcoming initiatives impacting downtown Austin. Download the presentation here. Austin Police Department Update At the forum, Austin Police...

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December 2024 Safety Forum

January 15, 2025

On December 19, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly virtual Safety Forum to share updates on safety trends, crime data and upcoming initiatives shaping downtown Austin. Austin Police Department Update The forum began with an introduction to Mark Clemens,...

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Discover the Impact of the Downtown Austin Alliance

January 10, 2025

We partnered with local realtor Jessica Pino to highlight our vibrant and transformative Writing on the Walls program. Writing on the Walls brings together artists, community members and local leaders to create stunning murals in the heart of Downtown Austin...

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Downtown Austin Alliance names Davon Barbour as new president and CEO

January 8, 2025

Barbour will assume the role of CEO effective Feb. 20  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas—The Downtown Austin Alliance, the nonprofit organization that creates, preserves, and enhances the vibe, vitality, and value of downtown Austin, today announced Davon...

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October 2024 Safety Forum Recap

November 26, 2024

On October 17, 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 At the forum, Austin Police Department Commander Craig Smith...

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Issues & Eggs: Meet the Chief Recap

November 26, 2024

On November 19, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted “Issues & Eggs: Meet the Chief,” an installment of our ongoing breakfast series designed to foster dialogue on critical local issues. This event featured new Austin police Chief Lisa Davis, who shared...

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2024 DASA Artist Residents Announced

October 23, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA) Artist Residency Program, presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation in partnership with Tribeza, has selected its first residents! This exciting initiative aims to breathe new life into...

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2024 XOXO Photography Fellows Announced

October 23, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever XOXO Photography Fellowship program! This initiative is part of the XOXO Downtown Austin campaign, which aims to bring Austinites and downtown back together through the lens of talented local photographers....

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September 2024 Safety Forum Recap

October 18, 2024

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...

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Issues Over Lunch: Inclusive Prosperity Downtown Recap

October 2, 2024

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...

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August 2024 Safety Forum Recap

August 20, 2024

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...

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Statement on the City of Austin FY25 Budget

August 14, 2024

Letter to the Honorable Mayor Watson and Austin City Council RE: Updated Statement on the City of Austin FY25 Budget Dear Mayor Watson and City Councilmembers: In light of yesterday’s budget discussion on council amendments and the guidance on the...

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