🎟️ 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...

September Shoal Creek Clean-Up

🎟️ September Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, September 12, 8:45 am – 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, September 12, 2026 outside …

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

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Making it legal and easier to build all kinds of homes in our neighborhoods leads to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per resident. drive.google.com/file/d/1pLYQ...

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.

Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN)@atxfriends.org · 2mo ago

City council candidates have filed their campaign finance reports for the latest period (Jan 1 - June 30). Here are the fundraising numbers in this latest round. @danforaustin.bsky.social @davidforatx.bsky.social @paige-ellis.bsky.social @zoforaustin.bsky.social @katiekamforaustin.bsky.social

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...

Seattle walks back plan to lower fees funding affordable housing

Days before a deal to lower developer fees that fund affordable housing was expected to be released to the public, City Hall is backing away from the idea.

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🎟️ 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...

July Shoal Creek Clean-Up

🎟️ July Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, July 11, 8:45 am – 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, July 11, 2026 outside The Independent…

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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....

June Shoal Creek Clean-Up

🎟️ June Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 8:45 am – 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, June 13, 2026 outside The Independent…

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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...

DANA Endorses Montserrat Garibay for HD 49

DANA proudly supports Montserrat Garibay for the Texas House District 49 runoff election coming up this May! Montserrat is committed to priorities that align with our vision of a more afforda…

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🎟️ 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...

Downtown Safety Forum (May 2026)

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (May 2026) 🗓️ Thursday, May 21, 8:30 – 9:30 am 📍 Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and down…

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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-...

DANA Letter – C20-2024-018 DDBP Updates (2026-05-14)

May 14, 2026 Honorable City Council, Commissioners, and Staff: The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) recommends several improvements to the C20-2024-018 phase 1 Downtown Density Bonus…

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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...

May Shoal Creek Clean-Up

🎟️ May Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, May 9, 8:45 am – 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, May 9, 2026 outside The Independent (301…

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🎟️ 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...

Downtown Safety Forum (April 2026)

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (April 2026) 🗓️ Thursday, April 16, 8:30 – 9:30 am 📍 Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and …

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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-....

April Shoal Creek Clean-Up

🎟️ April Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 8:45 am – 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, April 11, 2026 outside The Independ…

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🎟️ 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...

Downtown Safety Forum (March 2026)

🎟️ Downtown Safety Forum (March 2026) 🗓️ Thursday, March 19, 8:30 – 9:30 am 📍 Online via Zoom Join the Downtown Austin Alliance, Austin Police Department officials, and …

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DANA proudly supports Montserrat Garibay for the Texas House District 49 runoff election coming up this May! Montserrat is committed to priorities that align with our vision of a more affordable, walkable and vibrant downtown for all.

UPDATE: The DANA Annual Meeting for this evening is canceled due to the extraordinary circumstances of the mass shooting that took place early this morning. We extend our condolences to the victims & their families & we appreciate the quick response from law enforcement/emergency medical personnel.

🎟️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

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Elevate Your Perspective at DANA's 2026 Annual Meeting On Sunday, March 1st, the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) invites you to a bird's-eye…

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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

DANA 2026 Annual Meeting · Luma

Elevate Your Perspective at DANA's 2026 Annual Meeting On Sunday, March 1st, the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) invites you to a bird's-eye…

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February Shoal Creek Clean-Up Volunteers will meet Saturday, February 14, 2026 outside The Independent (301 West Ave. at 8:45 am, with the clean-up commencing at 9 am. While the efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, trash tends to accumulate unless we stay vigilant!

February Shoal Creek Clean-Up

🎟️ January Shoal Creek Clean-Up 🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 14, 8:45 am – 10 am 📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave. Volunteers will meet Saturday, February 14, 2026 outside The Inde…

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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...

Toward a More Walkable Austin

🎟️ Toward a More Walkable Austin, with Jeff Speck 🗓️ Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm 📍 St. David’s Episcopal Church @ 301 E. 8th St. On February 12th, renowned u…

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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…

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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... 🧵

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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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

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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association

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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...

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…

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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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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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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…

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