The Blackbird sculpture in Republic Square by local artists, Joseph and Holly Kincannon has been nationally recognized as part of the Americans for the Arts 2019 Public Art Network (PAN) Year in Review!
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Check Out These Creative Downtown Camps for All Ages
Still looking for the right summer camp to enroll your family in this summer? Check out these downtown programs offering creative classes – from music and acting, to creative writing and movie making!
A Glimpse Into Austin’s Rich History: Booker T. Washington at Wooldridge Square
Join us in celebrating downtown’s history by commemorating Booker T. Washington’s visit to Wooldridge Square with the unveiling of a new interpretive panel.
5 Things You Should Know About the ASMP
See the 5 things you should know about the ASMP to learn about the steps being taken to keep Austin moving and how you can practice Transportation Conservation.
Join Council Member Kathie Tovo for the 2019 Scooter Summit
Join City Council Member Kathie Tovo & the Austin Transportation Department for the 2019 Scooter Summit! Learn about scooter safety and test out some rides while enjoying tacos and coffee.
Just Announced: Waller Creek Conservancy Creek Show
Creek Show will return to Waller Creek on November 7-17, 2019 for its sixth year!
Celebrate Pride Downtown!
Although Austin officially celebrates Pride later in the summer, here are some ways you can celebrate national Pride Month and Austin’s LGBT+ community this month & beyond!
City Council could repeal or narrow controversial homeless laws
The council plans to consider repealing the city’s panhandling ordinance and narrowing the city’s camping ordinance and its “no sit/lie” ordinance.
Austin City Council could discuss and repeal panhandling ordinance
Discussing Austin City Council’s consideration to repeal and amend city ordinances, hear from Ann Howard, Executive Director of the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO), speak on the importance of increasing housing and services while maintaining public health and safety:
Editorial: Keep the focus on what homeless people need: Housing
Austinites share a desire to see homeless people get the help they need. The community deserves a larger discussion on how we get there — not just through ordinances, but through housing options, funding priorities and better coordinated efforts to help people out of homelessness.