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…
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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…
Call for Entries: Preservation Austin 2020 Historic Homes Tour
reservation Austin’s annual homes tour in April 2020 will celebrate historic living spaces downtown.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Projects Working Towards Homelessness Solutions
Learn more about two current projects that are helping individuals and families in our community who are experiencing homelessness and find out how you can get involved.
How are you getting to ACL? Take the Free Shuttle from Republic Square!
Be sure to know all of your ride options and plan your trip before ACL kicks off next week. We suggest taking the free official ACL shuttles from Republic Square!