Dear Downtown Austin Community, After a decade of serving as President and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance, the time for my retirement has come. It feels especially appropriate, in a year when several transformative projects are finally breaking ground,…
Author Archives: Raven Birk
Spring Festival Forum
On February 20, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its Spring Festival Forum, where South by Southwest and city officials shared key updates on event schedules, road closures, transit changes and public safety measures. Major Events Coming to Austin Austin’s festival…
Austin City Council Approves Implementation of the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative
The initiative will create a coordinated framework to support and implement projects that shape the future of Downtown Austin. Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative (DASI) AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Austin City Council approved a resolution brought forth by Mayor Kirk Watson and Council…
Issues Over Lunch – Our Future 35: Vision to Reality
On February 4, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted Issues Over Lunch – Our Future 35: Vision to Reality. Local and statewide industry leaders gathered to discuss the Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch Project and reimagine the I-35 corridor as…
Black History Month 2025
Black history is Austin’s history. Here are some ways to participate in, learn, enjoy and educate yourself on Black History this month. Learn more about Austin’s Black-owned businesses and organizations that deserve our love and support year-round. Let’s dive into…
January 2024 Safety Forum
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…
December 2024 Safety Forum
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,…
October 2024 Safety Forum Recap
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…
Issues & Eggs: Meet the Chief Recap
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…
2024 DASA Artist Residents Announced
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…