Letter to the Honorable Mayor Watson and Austin City Council RE: Updated Statement on the City of Austin FY25 Budget Dear Mayor Watson and City Councilmembers: In light of yesterday’s budget discussion on council amendments and the guidance on the…
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July Safety Forum Recap
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…
Downtown Austin Alliance’s Advocacy Priorities
The Downtown Austin Alliance Board of Directors approved the organization’s FY24-25 advocacy priorities on June 12. Creating and maintaining a clean, safe environment is our highest priority. In line with our Strategic Plan and annual budget, we will continue to…
Downtown Austin Pride 2024
Happy Pride Month! Be who you are and celebrate in downtown Austin with our insider guide for Austin’s 2024 Pride scene with the events and businesses supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Gather the girls, guys, gays and theys to celebrate, support…
Downtown Austin Alliance Hosts Finding Home ATX Funding Partners
On May 7, 2024, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted a Finding Home ATX funding partners meeting that included a number of local and national private foundations and funding partners. Finding Home ATX is a collaborative that was created in 2021…
The Opportunity of a Lifetime: I-35
Our community has the opportunity of a lifetime to transform Austin by turning one of the city’s biggest community barriers into a generational asset that improves transportation and creates community, public and green spaces where the highway stands now. When…
Black History Month 2024
Black history is Austin’s history. Here are some ways to participate in, learn, enjoy and educate yourself on Black History this month. Learn more about Austin’s Black-owned businesses and organizations that deserve our love and support year-round. Let’s dive into…
The Mexican American Heritage Corridor
In August 2011, the City of Austin created Resolution No. 20110825-067, announcing the official recognition of 5th Street between Republic Square and the Saltillo Plaza as the Mexican-American Heritage Corridor. Signs lining the corridor mark its historical significance, but many…
Issues & Eggs: Homelessness in Austin
On September 26, Downtown Austin Alliance relaunched their Issues and Eggs educational series. These sessions bring experts to the breakfast table to provide perspective on the challenges and unique opportunities downtown faces. A Balanced Approach: Homelessness in Austin The…
Best Spots for Brunch in Austin’s Downtown
Originally written in July 2021, updated July 2023 Brunch is a lifestyle. It’s a fun outing with friends, a chance to snag a reservation at one of the newest places in downtown Austin or the solution for missing breakfast. Head…