Published June 19 2020 Activities for Celebrating Juneteenth Both Online and In-person Throughout the Weekend! Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. The date commemorates June 19,…
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Come Back Downtown, Downtown Comeback Weekly Giveaways!
For the next several weeks, we will be giving away five $100 gift cards each week to support downtown businesses and to encourage Austinites to enjoy downtown activities safely. Enter to win by following us on Instagram and tagging friends…
Resources for Individuals & Families
Updated 05/13/20 Food, Housing & Child Care Free child care Available for Frontline Workers in Texas Call 2-1-1 or go online to get help finding food, housing, child care, and other services. Use ConnectATX to find up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 emergency food. Use United…
Ideas for Staying Active & Connected
Updated: 05/13/20 New requirements with the Stay Home-Work Safe order extension through May 30 for the City of Austin and June 15 for Travis County requires all individuals to continue to: Ask individuals to stay home and refrain from attending…
Essentials: Food, Transportation & Services during COVID-19
Updated: 05/13/20 Downtown & nearby grocery stores & pharmacies Check their websites or call for the latest information and adjusted hours. Royal Blue Grocery: 7:00 AM-11:59 PM | Delivery and Curbside Available (Congress Ave. store is temporarily closed) Whole Foods…
Giveaway (CLOSED): Win a Free Night at the LINE
In celebration of Austin’s new largest mural taking shape–we’re giving away a free night at the LINE, home to the women’s empowerment-themed mural! To enter to win: Like this post Follow us @downtownaustin and the LINE @thelinehotel Tag a wonderful…
Capital Metro Gears Up for Back to School with Service Changes
Capital Metro is kicking off the school year with service improvements! The majority of the following service changes will take effect on Sunday, August 22.
Be Part of the Solution with Leadership Austin’s Beyond Diversity Training
The Downtown Austin Alliance is honored to have the opportunity to participate in Beyond Diversity Training as we work together toward a more equitable community. All of our employees are completing training this summer. We encourage other businesses and organizations to join us!
7 Things You Need to Know About the Micromobility Regulations Now in Effect
Check out this helpful guide to new micromobility rules from the Austin Transportation Department!
Austin #1 in U.S. News’ Best Places to Live Ranking
U.S. News examined 125 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life, the job market, value of living in each metro area and people’s desire to live there. Austin landed the number one spot on the list for the third year in a row with an overall ranking of 7.6/10 and desirability of 9/10. Followed by Denver in second and Colorado Springs in third.