Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
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The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association improves the quality of life for those who live, work and play downtown. #social #knowledgeable #influential
🎟️ 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...
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
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...
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…
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November 8, 2025 at 2:01 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/
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…
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October 28, 2025 at 10:51 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...
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
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...
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…
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October 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Great turnout for the monthly Shoal Creek clean-up this beautiful Saturday morning.
October 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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.
October 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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. 🧵
October 3, 2025 at 10:00 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...
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, …
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September 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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September 14, 2025 at 9:18 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...
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 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...
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
Come out to DANA's End of Summer Urban Core Happy Hour this Sun, Aug 24 at The Stay Put (73 Rainey St.) from 4-7pm!

Our guest speaker will be Davon Barbour, CEO of @DowntownATXInfo! Entry comes with 2 free drink tickets & appetizers.

More info and RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/dana-end-o...
August 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Pedestrian Advisory Council membership apps are open through Sep 14th!

The PAC advises the City of Austin and other jurisdictions on all matters relating to walking. Regular meetings occur at 6p every first Monday near ACC Highland.

More info here: www.downtownaustin.org/apply-for-th...
Apply for the PAC
Pedestrian Advisory Council membership applications are open through Sept. 14th! The Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) advises the City of Austin and other jurisdictions on all matters relating to …
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August 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join in for August's volunteer Shoal Creek clean-up session!

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 9 (8:45-9am)
WHERE: outside The Independent (301 West Ave)

The monthly collaboration continues with APD, the Downtown Austin Alliance, and the Downtown Austin Community Court.

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https://www.downtownaustin.org/shoal-creek-clean-up/
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August 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
You're invited to the Great Streets Update Open House!

WHEN: Wed, Aug 13 (12-2p)
WHERE: Austin Central Library @ 710 W Cesar Chavez

The Planning Department’s Urban Design team invites you to learn about and weigh in on the Great Streets Plan Update.

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August 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Council Member Qadri (@cmzoqadri.bsky.social) is hosting a FY 2025-2026 Budget Open House event Thursday, July 17th. Details and RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/city-of-aust...
City of Austin 2025 Budget Open House w/ Zo Qadri
WHAT: City of Austin Budget Open House w/ Zo Qadri WHEN: Thursday, July 17th, 2025, 6 – 7:30 pm WHERE: Central Library, Special Events Center @ 710 W. Cesar Chavez St. RSVP Cou…
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July 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Councilmember @cmzoqadri.bsky.social is hosting a town hall with State Senator Sarah Eckhardt this Sat, June 14 at 2pm at Austin City Hall. They'll be taking questions submitted both online & in-person across a variety of topics – District 9 residents can attend and submit a question. RSVP ⬇️
RSVP: City to Senate Town Hall with Council Member Zo Qadri and Senator Sarah Eckhardt
Saturday, June 14, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St Please RSVP with your name, email, and question below.
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June 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Density bonus programs are fundamentally broken. The city should explore alternatives and not just modify or "calibrate" them.
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by @puzycki.bsky.social
Density Is Not a Bonus
It's a Necessity
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June 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Message from Council Member Zo Qadri:
"My D9 office & city crews are prepared to help respond to tonight's severe storm. Please stay safe during ongoing storms this week & use these resources to report outages, flooding, & get real-time updates from our district newsletter" — bit.ly/zod9newsletter
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May 29, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Save the Date for DANA's Summer Urban Core Happy Hour on Sunday, June 8 from 4-6:30p at Remedy Bar (at the 360 tower)!

RSVP and more info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/dana-summe...
DANA Summer Urban Core Happy Hour
Please join us for our Happy Hour hosted and sponsored by Remedy Bar, Guest speaker to be announced closer to event date
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May 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Come mingle with fellow downtown residents at our annual meeting!

WHAT: DANA Annual Meeting + Urban Core Happy Hour
WHEN: Sun, Feb 23 (4:30-6:30)
WHERE: The Kitchen @ 600 Guadalupe (6G tower)

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/dana-2025-...

Free for current DANA members; non-members $20.
DANA 2025 Annual Meeting and Urban Core Happy Hour
Please join us for our Happy Hour hosted and sponcored by newly opened The Kitchen, at the 6G building! Guest speakers to be announced!
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February 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Honorable City Council, Commissioners, and Staff:

DANA supports single-stair reform as part of the city’s local amendments to the International Building Code. We oppose regulations that limit the feasibility of single-stair buildings up to 85 feet or up to seven stories. 🧵
January 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Join Austin Transit Partnerhip's at a public meeting about Austin Light Rail progress to provide feedback to ATP staff!

Options:
Thurs, 1/16: 4:30-7:30p @ Lively Middle School
Wed, 1/22: 4:30-7:30p @ Baker Center
Sat, 1/25: 2:30-5:30p @ Montopolis Rec Center
Tues, 1/28: 1-4p @ Texas Union
January 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Reposted by Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
TONIGHT: Join neighbors from all over the city to learn about, and advocate for, the HOME act, which would legalize more and smaller homes on smaller lots. @aura-atx.org @cnliberalism.org @downtownaustin.org
October 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM