Mission & History

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those who live, work and play downtown. DANA influences decisions that affect downtown, educates and listens to residents and stakeholders about downtown and issues that affect them, and fosters a downtown community through social events.

We:

• Promote a range of downtown housing options.


• Protect public spaces and historical assets.


• Support pedestrian-oriented development policies.


• Address safety and public nuisance concerns.


• Encourage mixed-use residential development.


• Organize resident social events.


• Communicate the economic and cultural benefits of a vibrant, densely-populated downtown to elected officials and the community at large.

DANA History
The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) began operating informally with fewer than 10 members in the mid-1990s. Articles of Association were adopted in January 2003. The association received 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status in 2004 and has over 800 paid members as of January 2005.

DANA Articles of Association