Waller Creek Conservancy is now Waterloo Greenway! The organization recently revealed its new name, brand identity, and new website at a festive celebration at Symphony Square.
Category Archives: Downtown News
Republic Square Awarded Grant from the Central Park Conservancy
We’re thrilled to announce that the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation was chosen by the Central Park Conservancy Institute for Urban Parks to participate in its first-ever Partnerships Lab! This program leverages the resources and expertise of the Central Park Conservancy that will help Republic Square create and maintain a great public space.
Press Release: Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation announces pledge to help open shelter for women, children and families
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation pledged its financial support for the Rathgeber Center—a new, temporary emergency shelter for women with children, as well as families.
Catch up on Recent Events Focused on Ordinances and Homelessness
Over the last several weeks, Austinites have joined city leaders and organizations to discuss the recent changes to Austin’s public ordinances and learn about the city’s plan to move forward with solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness. You can watch the most recent discussions and public forums by visiting the links below.
Updates from City Leaders: Town Hall Meeting
Everything you need to know for this Wednesday’s town hall meeting, including resources provided by Mayor Steve Adler, Council Member Ann Kitchen, and the Homeless Strategy Office to get up to speed on Austin’s public order ordinances before the discussion.
Town Hall on Ordinances & Homelessness with City Leaders on August 21
Join us for a town hall meeting to discuss the recent changes to Austin’s public order ordinances and the city’s plan to move forward with solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness. And get up to speed with these resources before the August 21 town hall meeting.
City of Austin Advises Minimal Exposure to Lady Bird Lake
The City of Austin is advising that people and animals not drink water or expose themselves for extended periods of time to Lady Bird Lake water until further notice.
Are You a Business Owner Downtown? Sign up to be an APD Safe Place!
Actively work with APD to initiate Safe Place, a unique partnership with the business community that serves a critical role in assisting the victims of hate/bias crime, in our community.
Two-Way Street Conversion on 16th Street
On August 21 and 22, 16th St. between San Antonio St. and Colorado St. will undergo conversion from one, to two-way traffic patterns. There will be rolling lane closures with at least one open lane on each side.
New Red Bus-Only Lanes on Guadalupe & Lavaca Streets
As part of the 2016 Mobility Bond improvements and the Guadalupe Corridor Plan, Austin Transportation crews have completed adding a red bus-only lane and associated multimodal improvements to Guadalupe and Lavaca streets.