January is a time for new beginnings, reflecting and a great month to work toward some new goals. A popular way many enjoy practicing self-care at the beginning of the year is Dry January. It can be challenging to find…
Author Archives: Raven Birk
IDA 2022 Conference
Hi, I am Raven, and I wrote this blog. I write most of our blog posts actually, but this one is from my own perspective, so I thought I should introduce myself. I am in the second picture on the…
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The new year is a great chance to set new goals or start a new routine. Personally, at the Downtown Austin Alliance, we will be finishing up a new strategic plan- hello, big goals! But for now, counting down to…
ARCH: New Management Update
The Downtown Alliance Safety & Hospitality Committee held its December meeting at the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) to tour the facility and learn about recent improvements that have led to positive changes inside and outside the facility. …
Holiday Celebrations in Downtown Austin
It’s the holiday season and there are so many fun ways to experience a winter wonder land, even in Texas, throughout December. Check out the y’alliday fun happening in downtown Austin throughout December 2022. Our Events Downtown Holiday Stroll and…
Spooky Season Fun: Halloween Plans
Hello Ghouls and Ghosts, spooky season only comes around once a year, and we want to ensure you can make the most of it. We have collected and highlighted several haunted happenings to celebrate Halloween in downtown Austin. Recurring Spooky…
Fun Places to Work Downtown
Tired of working within the same four walls every single weekday? You need a change of scenery. Whether you work from home or in the office, there are many great options to take your computer somewhere new and gain some…
HAAM Day Photo Recap
HAAM Day took over the Moody Ampitheater at Waterloo Greenway all day on Tuesday, September 13 with the first musician of the lineup starting their set at 6am. Music at Moody Ampitheather lasted all day with the final set starting…
Pease Elementary Letter
To: Jeremy Striffler, AISD Director of Real Estate From: Dewitt Peart, CEO, Downtown Austin Alliance Dear Jeremy, We appreciate that you took time to meet with our Place & Mobility Committee last week to discuss the repurposing of Pease…
Patio Season Picks
We finally got a break from the constantly 100-degree weather. It is finally starting to feel good enough outside to enjoy a drink on the patio without the ice melting in five minutes. It’s the ideal time to dine outside…