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Our Future 35 Cap & Stitch Program: Downtown Design Recommendations
Austin has the opportunity of a lifetime to transform one of the city’s biggest community barriers into a generational asset, improving mobility and creating new public spaces and community amenities through the Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch Design Program. For...
Read More⟶Free Days Downtown
We know downtown has a reputation for being a little bit on the pricier side, but there are several ways to combat that and spend a fun day downtown without breaking the bank. Here are some of our favorite free...
Read More⟶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...
Read More⟶Fun Things To Do During Lunch
Lunch breaks don’t always feel like a break, unfortunately, but we have some fun ways to change that. Let’s leave the office for a while and do something fun to reset our brains in the middle of the day! Hunt...
Read More⟶Downtown Austin’s “Front of House” Ready for Residents and Visitors
The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on many downtown businesses, particularly in the hospitality and tourism industries. With vaccination rates climbing and Austin-Travis County moving to Stage 2 of the Austin Public Health Risk-Based Guidelines, the economic recovery is...
Read More⟶Enjoy Dinner and a Show at the Downtown Drive-in
The Blue Starlite Drive-in is Officially Open! Check out the lineup of movies and list of participating downtown restaurants to order dinner for pick up or delivery before the show! Get Tickets Today! PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Salt & Time Hours Wednesday/Thursday:...
Read More⟶Presenting: The Skyline Drive-In Theater
Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation Presents the Skyline Drive-In Theater In Partnership with Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in Theater
Read More⟶Downtown Austin Alliance Staff and Board Tour Waterloo Park Construction Site
Downtown Austin Alliance staff and board members toured the Waterloo Park construction site and marveled at the progress being made. Located between 12th and 15th Streets along Red River, Waterloo Park will soon be home to 11 acres of welcoming...
Read More⟶Republic Square Ranked in the Best of Austin
Austin Fit Magazine readers voted in a variety of categories for some of their favorite workouts, eateries, and other components that make up a fit and healthy lifestyle. Republic Square was recognized by voters in two of the categories: Best Farmers’...
Read More⟶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.
Read More⟶Waller Creek Conservancy is Now Waterloo Greenway
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.
Read More⟶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.
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