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2025 XOXO Videography Fellows Announced

March 21, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever XOXO Videography Fellowship program! This initiative is part of the XOXO Downtown Austin campaign, is a place-love campaign to show that everyone is welcome downtown  because of the unique perspectives each one of...

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6th Street Safety Stats for the Pilot Program

March 13, 2025

On Wednesday, January 15, a press conference was held at Parkside to announce the pilot to reopen 6th Street to vehicular traffic during the weekends. The pilot allows us to test new approaches that can have an immediate, positive impact,...

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Farewell from CEO, Dewitt Peart, Before Retiring

February 28, 2025

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,...

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Austin City Council Approves Implementation of the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative

February 13, 2025

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...

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Issues Over Lunch – Our Future 35: Vision to Reality

February 11, 2025

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...

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Discover the Impact of the Downtown Austin Alliance

January 10, 2025

We partnered with local realtor Jessica Pino to highlight our vibrant and transformative Writing on the Walls program. Writing on the Walls brings together artists, community members and local leaders to create stunning murals in the heart of Downtown Austin...

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October 2024 Safety Forum Recap

November 26, 2024

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...

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Issues & Eggs: Meet the Chief Recap

November 26, 2024

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...

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2024 DASA Artist Residents Announced

October 23, 2024

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...

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2024 XOXO Photography Fellows Announced

October 23, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever XOXO Photography Fellowship program! This initiative is part of the XOXO Downtown Austin campaign, which aims to bring Austinites and downtown back together through the lens of talented local photographers....

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August 2024 Safety Forum Recap

August 20, 2024

On August 15, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its virtual Safety Forum, a monthly meeting in collaboration with public officials to provide the downtown community information on downtown safety, crime trends data, safety initiatives and more. Austin Police Department Updates...

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July Safety Forum Recap

July 29, 2024

On July 18, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its virtual Safety Forum, a monthly meeting in collaboration with various officials to provide downtown safety updates and crime data and discuss upcoming safety initiatives and more.   Downtown Austin Crime Updates...

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