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Rainy Day in Austin
It happens to the best of us: you have a fun day planned downtown, and out of nowhere, a Texas thunderstorm rolls in and you are back in planning mode again. Don’t let the rain ruin your day! When you...
Read More⟶September 2026 Safety Forum Recap
The September Downtown Safety Forum brought together downtown stakeholders for updates on public safety trends, Austin Police Department operations, services for people experiencing homelessness and upcoming events expected to bring increased activity downtown. The forum featured updates from APD Downtown...
Read More⟶Issues & Eggs Recap: No Wrong Door — Breaking the Homelessness & Mental Health Cycle
On Tuesday, September 15, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted a special installment of their educational event series, Issues & Eggs. This event focused on the No Wrong Door initiative and city and county efforts to better address the needs of our community’s...
Read More⟶Downtown 7 in 7 | September Econ Dev Update
Downtown Austin is entering a busy season of growth and investment. From major developments and new business activity to infrastructure improvements and long-term planning, here’s what’s shaping downtown’s economic future this September: 1. Downtown Developments to Watch Waterline is officially complete and...
Read More⟶DAA Advances Five Positions on Homelessness, Mental Health & Safety
Downtown Austin Alliance Board Advances FY 2026–27 Positions on Homelessness, Mental Health and Downtown Safety – Five policy positions will guide the organization’s advocacy at all levels of government in the coming year – The Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) board...
Read More⟶August 2026 Safety Forum Recap
The Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly Downtown Safety Forum on August 20, 2026, bringing together Downtown stakeholders, public safety officials and community partners for updates on crime trends, public safety initiatives, community prosecution and homelessness in Downtown Austin. The...
Read More⟶July 2026 Safety Forum Recap
The Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly Downtown Safety Forum on July 16, bringing together public safety partners, Downtown stakeholders and community members for updates on Downtown events, crime trends and ongoing public safety efforts. The meeting featured updates from...
Read More⟶Downtown 7 in 7 | July Econ Dev Update
Downtown Austin continues to show encouraging signs of momentum, with new investment, steady development activity and positive market indicators pointing toward a strong urban core. From notable property transactions to upcoming opportunities for the commercial real estate community, here’s what...
Read More⟶June 2026 Safety Forum Recap
The Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its monthly Downtown Safety Forum on June 18, 2026, bringing together public safety officials, downtown stakeholders and community partners to discuss crime trends, downtown initiatives and suspicious activity reporting resources available to the public. The...
Read More⟶Downtown 7 in 7 | June 2026 Econ Dev Update
Downtown Austin continues to build on its momentum, with major public investments, a robust development pipeline and new leadership helping shape the city’s future. Explore downtown’s latest projects, market activity, policy updates and the investments that continue to reinforce confidence...
Read More⟶May 2026 Safety Forum Recap
The Downtown Austin Alliance hosted its Downtown Safety Forum on May 21, 2026, bringing together downtown stakeholders, public safety officials and community partners to discuss fire safety, infrastructure planning and major upcoming events expected to bring increased activity to downtown...
Read More⟶Downtown 7 in 7 | May 2026 Econ Dev Update
As Downtown Austin continues to evolve into a more mixed-use, experience-driven urban center, staying connected to real-time market dynamics is more important than ever. This monthly update is designed to keep you informed, bring you key updates and share the...
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