Downtown fuels the prosperity, identity and competitiveness of Austin.

Downtown has substantial economic importance to the City of Austin as a whole. In 2025, downtown contributed more than XXXXX in tax revenue that pays for education, parks and public services throughout the city. Downtown is the mightiest and densest economic driver in Austin, accounting for just 0.5% of Austin’s land area.

The Downtown Austin Alliance is committed to continuing to build vibrancy through downtown’s economic development by:

• Attracting and maintaining commercial ground-floor tenants
• Position downtown as the best place to do business
• Foster a supportive ecosystem that balances downtown’s competitive advantage with community advancement
• Make the case for increased and consistent investment downtown