The reconstruction of I-35 through central Austin presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect our community with 30 acres of land—caps and stitches—above the highway. This ambitious endeavor aims to knit our city together, transforming a historic divide into a vibrant, inclusive space for all Austinites. The...

In celebration of our first cohort of DASA Artist Residents and our first round of XOXO Photography Fellows completing their time in the programs, we are hosting an exhibition with light bites, drinks and artist/fellow talks. Join us on Friday, January 17 from 6pm-9pm to...

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for the next installment of Issues & Eggs as we introduce Austin’s newest Police Chief, Lisa Davis. This event will feature an insightful discussion on some of the most pressing safety issues facing our city. We will explore the Chief’s...

Have questions about the DASA program, application process, or want to partner with us? We are hosting a virtual "office hours" style DASA Deep Dive to answer common questions with a brief presentation followed by a Q&A session. Bring your questions about becoming a community activator,...

About the Downtown Austin AllianceThis post is sponsored by the Downtown Austin Alliance, whose mission is to create, preserve, and enhance the vibe, vitality and value of downtown Austin for everyone. Action BoxClick the badge above to order your tickets for Issues Over Lunch. This post...

This Fall, the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation is bringing an exciting new outdoor movie experience to Republic Square. We are teaming up with the creators of Shaolin Jazz to present the first-ever CAN I KICK IT? Downtown Austin movie series; iconic films scored LIVE with...

This Fall, the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation is bringing an exciting new outdoor movie experience to Republic Square. We are teaming up with the creators of Shaolin Jazz to present the first-ever CAN I KICK IT? Downtown Austin movie series; iconic films scored LIVE with...

This Fall, the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation is bringing an exciting new outdoor movie experience to Republic Square. We are teaming up with the creators of Shaolin Jazz to present the first-ever CAN I KICK IT? Downtown Austin movie series; iconic films scored LIVE with...

Announcing a special edition of our popular Issues & Eggs series: Issues over Lunch; featuring Shelonda Stokes, president of the Downtown Baltimore Partnership. Join us for an informative discussion on inclusive economic development in Austin. Hear from national and local industry leaders who are working to...

Join us for virtual "office hours" to answer questions about the DASA program, application and partnership! Have questions about the DASA program, application process or want to partner with us? We are hosting a virtual "office hours" style DASA Deep Dive to answer common questions with...