Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
@downtownaustin.org
The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association improves the quality of life for those who live, work and play downtown. #social #knowledgeable #influential
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and downtown stakeholders for a virtual monthly forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more on Thursday, Jan. 15, 8:30–9:30a. Link and more info: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Downtown Safety Forum (Jan. 2026)
🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (Jan. 2026) 🗓️ Thursday, Jan. 15, 8:30 – 9:30 am 📍 Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and do…
www.downtownaustin.org
January 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and downtown stakeholders for a virtual monthly forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more on Thursday, Jan. 15, 8:30–9:30a. Link and more info: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Questions? Feel free to speak with any DANA board member about your interest, or contact us at info@downtownaustin.org.
Check out board member info and more details on our website: www.downtownaustin.org/dana-2026-bo...
Check out board member info and more details on our website: www.downtownaustin.org/dana-2026-bo...
DANA 2026 Board Nominations
DANA is seeking nominations for the 2026 board of directors and volunteer committees. Want to make an impact and improve quality of life in downtown Austin? Want to keep the downtown neighbor…
www.downtownaustin.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Questions? Feel free to speak with any DANA board member about your interest, or contact us at info@downtownaustin.org.
Check out board member info and more details on our website: www.downtownaustin.org/dana-2026-bo...
Check out board member info and more details on our website: www.downtownaustin.org/dana-2026-bo...
Time commitments include monthly board meetings and, depending on interest & role:
🍹 Planning quarterly Urban Core happy hours
📱 Managing the DANA website, social media, & email comms
🤝 Recruiting members & sponsors
💰 Managing org finances
⚖️ Developing & championing DANA’s policy positions
🍹 Planning quarterly Urban Core happy hours
📱 Managing the DANA website, social media, & email comms
🤝 Recruiting members & sponsors
💰 Managing org finances
⚖️ Developing & championing DANA’s policy positions
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Time commitments include monthly board meetings and, depending on interest & role:
🍹 Planning quarterly Urban Core happy hours
📱 Managing the DANA website, social media, & email comms
🤝 Recruiting members & sponsors
💰 Managing org finances
⚖️ Developing & championing DANA’s policy positions
🍹 Planning quarterly Urban Core happy hours
📱 Managing the DANA website, social media, & email comms
🤝 Recruiting members & sponsors
💰 Managing org finances
⚖️ Developing & championing DANA’s policy positions
DANA is seeking nominations for our 2026 board of directors & volunteer committees. Want to make an impact & improve Austin's quality of life downtown? Want to keep the neighborhood social, knowledgeable, & influential?
Nominate yourself or another downtown resident: forms.gle/haEHU8LmgTVe...
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Nominate yourself or another downtown resident: forms.gle/haEHU8LmgTVe...
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DANA Board of Directors Nominations (2026)
The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) envisions downtown Austin as the most welcoming neighborhood in the city, where residents, workers, and visitors of all socio-economic backgrounds c...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
DANA is seeking nominations for our 2026 board of directors & volunteer committees. Want to make an impact & improve Austin's quality of life downtown? Want to keep the neighborhood social, knowledgeable, & influential?
Nominate yourself or another downtown resident: forms.gle/haEHU8LmgTVe...
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Nominate yourself or another downtown resident: forms.gle/haEHU8LmgTVe...
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December Shoal Creek Clean-Up:
Volunteers will meet Sat, 12/13 outside The Independent at 8:45a with the clean-up commencing at 9a. The efforts of the group of volunteers is paying off as the creek throughout the downtown neighborhood is looking cleaner & better.
More info: www.downtownaustin.org
Volunteers will meet Sat, 12/13 outside The Independent at 8:45a with the clean-up commencing at 9a. The efforts of the group of volunteers is paying off as the creek throughout the downtown neighborhood is looking cleaner & better.
More info: www.downtownaustin.org
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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
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December 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
December Shoal Creek Clean-Up:
Volunteers will meet Sat, 12/13 outside The Independent at 8:45a with the clean-up commencing at 9a. The efforts of the group of volunteers is paying off as the creek throughout the downtown neighborhood is looking cleaner & better.
More info: www.downtownaustin.org
Volunteers will meet Sat, 12/13 outside The Independent at 8:45a with the clean-up commencing at 9a. The efforts of the group of volunteers is paying off as the creek throughout the downtown neighborhood is looking cleaner & better.
More info: www.downtownaustin.org
District 9 Council Member Zo Qadri is hosting a 2025 Year in Review Community Meeting this coming Mon, 12/1, at 6pm at Austin Energy Headquarters - RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More info on our website: downtownaustin.org/2025-year-in...
More info on our website: downtownaustin.org/2025-year-in...
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
District 9 Council Member Zo Qadri is hosting a 2025 Year in Review Community Meeting this coming Mon, 12/1, at 6pm at Austin Energy Headquarters - RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
More info on our website: downtownaustin.org/2025-year-in...
More info on our website: downtownaustin.org/2025-year-in...
🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Join Downtown Austin Alliance and APD officials, and downtown stakeholders for the November virtual forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.
Details and RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Join Downtown Austin Alliance and APD officials, and downtown stakeholders for the November virtual forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.
Details and RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Downtown Safety Forum (Nov. 2025)
🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (Nov. 2025) 🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 – 9:30 am 📍 Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and do…
www.downtownaustin.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Join Downtown Austin Alliance and APD officials, and downtown stakeholders for the November virtual forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.
Details and RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Join Downtown Austin Alliance and APD officials, and downtown stakeholders for the November virtual forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.
Details and RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
November Shoal Creek Clean-Up
🗓️ Sat., Nov. 8, 8:45 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.
The efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, as the creek is looking cleaner and better. Let’s stay vigilant!
www.downtownaustin.org/november-sho...
🗓️ Sat., Nov. 8, 8:45 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.
The efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, as the creek is looking cleaner and better. Let’s stay vigilant!
www.downtownaustin.org/november-sho...
November Shoal Creek Clean-Up
WHAT: November Shoal Creek Clean-Up WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 8, 8:45 am WHERE: The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, November 8, 2025 outside The Independent (30…
www.downtownaustin.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
November Shoal Creek Clean-Up
🗓️ Sat., Nov. 8, 8:45 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.
The efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, as the creek is looking cleaner and better. Let’s stay vigilant!
www.downtownaustin.org/november-sho...
🗓️ Sat., Nov. 8, 8:45 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.
The efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, as the creek is looking cleaner and better. Let’s stay vigilant!
www.downtownaustin.org/november-sho...
Join for the launch of the Central City District Plan — a key initiative to guide the future growth, development, & vibrancy of Austin’s core.
🗓️ 11/10, 4-6:30p
📍 ACC Rio Grande Multipurpose Room (Bldg 1000), 1212 Rio Grande St.
More info: downtownaustin.org/central-city-district-plan-open-house/
🗓️ 11/10, 4-6:30p
📍 ACC Rio Grande Multipurpose Room (Bldg 1000), 1212 Rio Grande St.
More info: downtownaustin.org/central-city-district-plan-open-house/
Central City District Plan Open House
WHAT: Central City District Plan Open House WHEN: Monday, November 10, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. WHERE: ACC Rio Grande Multipurpose Room (Building 1000), 1212 Rio Grande St., Austi…
www.downtownaustin.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Join for the launch of the Central City District Plan — a key initiative to guide the future growth, development, & vibrancy of Austin’s core.
🗓️ 11/10, 4-6:30p
📍 ACC Rio Grande Multipurpose Room (Bldg 1000), 1212 Rio Grande St.
More info: downtownaustin.org/central-city-district-plan-open-house/
🗓️ 11/10, 4-6:30p
📍 ACC Rio Grande Multipurpose Room (Bldg 1000), 1212 Rio Grande St.
More info: downtownaustin.org/central-city-district-plan-open-house/
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, APD officials, & downtown stakeholders for the virtual monthly Downtown Safety Forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, & more.
RSVP for the Zoom meeting on Thurs, 10/16 at 8:30-9:30a here: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
RSVP for the Zoom meeting on Thurs, 10/16 at 8:30-9:30a here: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Downtown Safety Forum (Oct. 2025)
WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum (Oct. 2025) WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 16, 8:30 – 9:30 am WHERE: Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department offici…
www.downtownaustin.org
October 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, APD officials, & downtown stakeholders for the virtual monthly Downtown Safety Forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, & more.
RSVP for the Zoom meeting on Thurs, 10/16 at 8:30-9:30a here: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
RSVP for the Zoom meeting on Thurs, 10/16 at 8:30-9:30a here: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Congress has a new design plan! The city, in partnership with the DAA, is hosting an open house on Tues, 10/14 (6-8p) at 506 Congress Ave to present the plans. Staff will be on hand to answer questions & provide additional details.
More details:
www.downtownaustin.org/congress-ave...
More details:
www.downtownaustin.org/congress-ave...
Congress Avenue Open House
WHAT: Congress Avenue Urban Design Open House WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m. WHERE: 506 Congress Ave. Congress Avenue has a new design plan! The City, in partnership with the Downt…
www.downtownaustin.org
October 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Congress has a new design plan! The city, in partnership with the DAA, is hosting an open house on Tues, 10/14 (6-8p) at 506 Congress Ave to present the plans. Staff will be on hand to answer questions & provide additional details.
More details:
www.downtownaustin.org/congress-ave...
More details:
www.downtownaustin.org/congress-ave...
Great turnout for the monthly Shoal Creek clean-up this beautiful Saturday morning.
October 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Great turnout for the monthly Shoal Creek clean-up this beautiful Saturday morning.
Join for October's Shoal Creek Clean-Up! Volunteers will meet Sat, 10/11 outside The Independent (301 West Ave) at 8:45a, with the clean-up commencing at 9a.
The monthly collaboration with APD, the DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court assists with this initiative.
The monthly collaboration with APD, the DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court assists with this initiative.
October 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Join for October's Shoal Creek Clean-Up! Volunteers will meet Sat, 10/11 outside The Independent (301 West Ave) at 8:45a, with the clean-up commencing at 9a.
The monthly collaboration with APD, the DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court assists with this initiative.
The monthly collaboration with APD, the DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court assists with this initiative.
This alternative will produce more housing overall, and provide a larger and steadier funding stream for these community benefits, than would downzoning the CBD to restore the incentive to participate in the DDBP.
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This alternative will produce more housing overall, and provide a larger and steadier funding stream for these community benefits, than would downzoning the CBD to restore the incentive to participate in the DDBP.
We thus reiterate our March 2024 proposal to replace the DDBP with a mechanism that (1) captures the extra property tax revenue resulting from having no FAR caps or height limits and (2) dedicates a portion of it to affordable housing and other community benefits.
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We thus reiterate our March 2024 proposal to replace the DDBP with a mechanism that (1) captures the extra property tax revenue resulting from having no FAR caps or height limits and (2) dedicates a portion of it to affordable housing and other community benefits.
The report confirmed that calibration is futile; housing production suffers dramatically no matter how lenient the affordability requirements (short of eliminating them entirely).
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The report confirmed that calibration is futile; housing production suffers dramatically no matter how lenient the affordability requirements (short of eliminating them entirely).
Indeed, a 2024 Terner Center and UCLA study of Los Angeles’ Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program found that removing the affordability requirements, and granting the "bonus" entitlements by right, would produce 38% more housing over a decade.
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Indeed, a 2024 Terner Center and UCLA study of Los Angeles’ Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program found that removing the affordability requirements, and granting the "bonus" entitlements by right, would produce 38% more housing over a decade.
As we noted in a March 2024 letter, density bonus programs rely on exclusionary zoning to "work" and produce less housing relative to granting the same entitlements by right.
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
As we noted in a March 2024 letter, density bonus programs rely on exclusionary zoning to "work" and produce less housing relative to granting the same entitlements by right.
We recognize that the proposed CBD base height limit is an attempt to restore the incentive to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program, given that SB 840 removed the FAR limits on which the program depends.
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We recognize that the proposed CBD base height limit is an attempt to restore the incentive to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program, given that SB 840 removed the FAR limits on which the program depends.
To honorable City Council, Commissioners, & Staff:
DANA opposes height limits and other exclusionary zoning downtown, and we specifically oppose the base height limit proposed in the C20-2025-010 Central Business District (CBD) amendments. 🧵
DANA opposes height limits and other exclusionary zoning downtown, and we specifically oppose the base height limit proposed in the C20-2025-010 Central Business District (CBD) amendments. 🧵
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
To honorable City Council, Commissioners, & Staff:
DANA opposes height limits and other exclusionary zoning downtown, and we specifically oppose the base height limit proposed in the C20-2025-010 Central Business District (CBD) amendments. 🧵
DANA opposes height limits and other exclusionary zoning downtown, and we specifically oppose the base height limit proposed in the C20-2025-010 Central Business District (CBD) amendments. 🧵
Join the DAA, APD officials, and other stakeholders to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.
WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum
WHEN: Thu, 9/18, 8:30-9:30 am
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Details & RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum
WHEN: Thu, 9/18, 8:30-9:30 am
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Details & RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Downtown Safety Forum (Sept. 2025)
WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum (Sept. 2025) WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 18, 8:30 – 9:30 am WHERE: Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, …
www.downtownaustin.org
September 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Join the DAA, APD officials, and other stakeholders to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.
WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum
WHEN: Thu, 9/18, 8:30-9:30 am
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Details & RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum
WHEN: Thu, 9/18, 8:30-9:30 am
WHERE: Online via Zoom
Details & RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Last day to apply.
The Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) and Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) are recruiting new members through Sept. 14, with elections in October.
Apply for the PAC: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Apply for the BAC: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Apply for the PAC: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Application for Membership - City of Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) 🚶🏛️🏙️
The Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) advises the City of Austin on planning, policy, design, funding, education and enforcement efforts regarding the creation, maintenance and operation of pedestrian...
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September 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Last day to apply.
Join in for September's volunteer Shoal Creek clean-up session!
WHEN: Saturday, Sep 13 (8:45-9a)
WHERE: outside The Independent (301 West Ave)
The monthly collaboration continues with APD, DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court.
www.downtownaustin.org/september-20...
WHEN: Saturday, Sep 13 (8:45-9a)
WHERE: outside The Independent (301 West Ave)
The monthly collaboration continues with APD, DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court.
www.downtownaustin.org/september-20...
September Shoal Creek Clean-Up
WHAT: September Shoal Creek Clean-Up WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 13, 8:45 am WHERE: The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, September 13, 2025 outside The Independen…
www.downtownaustin.org
September 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Join in for September's volunteer Shoal Creek clean-up session!
WHEN: Saturday, Sep 13 (8:45-9a)
WHERE: outside The Independent (301 West Ave)
The monthly collaboration continues with APD, DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court.
www.downtownaustin.org/september-20...
WHEN: Saturday, Sep 13 (8:45-9a)
WHERE: outside The Independent (301 West Ave)
The monthly collaboration continues with APD, DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court.
www.downtownaustin.org/september-20...
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, & downtown stakeholders for a virtual monthly forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, & more.
Feel free to join the Zoom call on Thurs, 8/21 at 8:30-9:30a: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Feel free to join the Zoom call on Thurs, 8/21 at 8:30-9:30a: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Downtown Safety Forum (Aug. 2025)
WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum (Aug. 2025) WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 21, 8:30 – 9:30 am WHERE: Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, an…
www.downtownaustin.org
August 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, & downtown stakeholders for a virtual monthly forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, & more.
Feel free to join the Zoom call on Thurs, 8/21 at 8:30-9:30a: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...
Feel free to join the Zoom call on Thurs, 8/21 at 8:30-9:30a: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...