Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association

Browse our Austin city council candidate questionnaire to see where candidates stand on issues affecting our neighborhoods. www.atxfriends.org/austin-city-... Early voting in the Nov 3 joint general & special election begins today. #atxcouncil #inclusion #improvement #representation

🎟️ September Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:45 am - 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. DANA partners with APD, DAA, Downtown Austin Community Court, Shoal Creek Conservancy, and Austin Resource Recovery in this important initiative. Details: www.downtownaustin.org/september-sh...

We're happy to maximize the downtown neighborhood's contribution to this goal.

Have thoughts on Austin’s proposed budget? Community input is an important part of the budget process. Upcoming public hearings and speaker registration information are available here: services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume...

Downtown residents live in District 9. The chart below includes fundraising stats for the District 9 #atxcouncil candidates.

Charging new housing developments a giant fee to fund the production of a small number of income-restricted units is the housing policy equivalent of responding to a hangover with a shot of vodka. www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...

🎟️ July Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, July 11, 8:45 am - 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. DANA partners with APD, DAA, Downtown Austin Community Court, Shoal Creek Conservancy, and Austin Resource Recovery in this important initiative. Details: www.downtownaustin.org/july-shoal-c...

Great turnout of volunteers at the Shoal Creek Clean-Up this morning.

Join your neighbors for the June Shoal Creek Clean-Up, a monthly collaboration with APD, DAA, and the Downtown Austin Community Court. 🎟️ June Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 8:45 am - 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. More at www.downtownaustin.org/june-shoal-c....

Mueller Neighborhood Association (MNA) recently sent a letter regarding density bonus programs, joining us in calling out their fundamental flaws and for capturing property tax revenue from by-right upzoning: drive.google.com/file/d/1Cdvd... #atxcouncil

DANA Endorses Montserrat Garibay for HD 49 www.downtownaustin.org/dana-endorse...

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (May 2026) 🗓️ Thursday, May 21, 8:30 – 9:30 am 📍 Online via Zoom • Fire Marshal Carrie Stewart on scheduling after-hours fire system inspections • Austin Energy’s Bill Sparks on the downtown power network Details & RSVP: www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...

DANA recently provided feedback on the city's proposed updates to the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP). We urge city officials to consider our recommendations, and we reiterate our call for restructuring the program to address its fundamental flaws. www.downtownaustin.org/dana-letter-...

Join your neighbors for the May Shoal Creek Clean-Up, a monthly collaboration with APD, DAA, and the Downtown Austin Community Court. 🎟️ May Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, May 9, 8:45 am - 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. More at www.downtownaustin.org/may-shoal-cr...

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (April 2026) 🗓️ Thursday, April 16, 8:30 – 9:30 am 📍 Online via Zoom The April DAA safety forum will include updates from APD’s Commander Chaudoir, and a presentation by Carrie Fidler with the 3-1-1 call center. www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...

Join your neighbors for the April Shoal Creek Clean-Up, a monthly collaboration with APD, DAA, and the Downtown Austin Community Court. 🎟️ April Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 8:45 am - 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. More at www.downtownaustin.org/april-shoal-....

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (March 2026) 🗓️ Thursday, March 19, 8:30 - 9:30 am 📍Online via Zoom Join DAA, APD officials, and downtown stakeholders to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures. Link and RSVP at www.downtownaustin.org/downtown-saf...

🎟️DANA 2026 Annual Meeting 🗓️March 1, 6 - 7:30 pm 📍Hanover Brazos Street @ 215 Brazos St. 💰Free to DANA members + their guests, others $10 🗹 BBQ and Veggies 🗹 View of the sunset 🗹 Council Member @cmzoqadri.bsky.social 🗹 Downtown policy panel RSVP: luma.com/pxra3qio

Join us at our 2026 Annual Meeting at the Hanover Brazos rooftop on Sun, 3/1 from 6-7:30p! Enjoy BBQ and sunset views while discussing the future of downtown with special guest @zoforaustin.bsky.social and local advocates. Free for members/their guests & $10 for others. RSVP: luma.com/pxra3qio

On Feb 12, renowned urban designer and Walkable City author Jeff Speck will share his vision for a more walkable Austin — and what it will take to get there. www.downtownaustin.org/toward-a-mor...

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...

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

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...

🎟️ 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...

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...

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/

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...

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...

Great turnout for the monthly Shoal Creek clean-up this beautiful Saturday morning.

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...

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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...