This meeting is canceled due to the extraordinary circumstances of the mass shooting that took place early Sunday morning. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families, and we appreciate the quick response from law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. Community members searching for loved ones affected by the shooting may call APD’s Victim Services Unit at (512) 974-5037.

Instructions will be forthcoming on participating in Board elections necessary to keep the organization functioning.

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🎟️ DANA 2026 Annual Meeting
🗓️ Sunday, March 1, 6 – 7:30 pm
📍 Hanover Brazos Street @ 215 Brazos St.
💰 Free to DANA members + their guests, others $10)

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 view of the past, present, and future of downtown Austin. We’re gathering at the stunning Hanover Brazos Street amenity room for an evening dedicated to the people, policies, and panoramas that define our neighborhood.

An Evening Above the Clouds

As the sky transitions through the legendary Austin sunset, treat yourself to:

A Taste of Austin: We’re keeping it classic with a spread of savory BBQ and fresh veggies, paired with a selection of refreshing non-alcoholic beverages.

The Inside Scoop: District 9 Council Member Zo Qadri will take the floor to pull back the curtain on the past year’s council actions and downtown happenings. Expect a candid review of the developments that have shaped our skyline and a first look at the initiatives set to transform downtown in the coming year.

The “Deep Dive” Panel: Moving beyond the headlines, Council Member Qadri will join a panel of dedicated downtown advocates. Hear expert perspectives on the issues that hit closest to home:

  ● Housing & Transportation: The evolution of how we live and move.
  ● Parks & Open Spaces: Preserving our “green” amidst the “glass.”
  ● The Central City District Plan: A roadmap for shaping the future of downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.

Connection & Community: Between the insights and the sunset, mingle with neighbors, meet fellow urbanites, and share your own vision for downtown Austin.

Come for the BBQ, stay for the sunset, and leave with deeper connections to the downtown neighborhood.

🎟️ 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 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!

The monthly collaboration continues with APD, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), and the Downtown Austin Community Court to assist with this important initiative.

🎟️ 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 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. Having helped cities across the U.S. revitalize their streets and downtowns, Jeff brings a powerful, practical perspective on how street design shapes urban life.

This talk is a part of a discussion led by Safe Streets Austin and the Congress For the New Urbanism Central Texas about transforming Austin’s one-way streets to two-way, a strategy to restore vitality, safety, and economic life on downtown streets.

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🎟️ 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 downtown stakeholders for a virtual monthly forum to discuss downtown safety updates, crime data, road closures, and more.

The January meeting agenda includes the following:

 • APD Briefing on downtown crime trends and safety initiatives – Lieutenant Eric Cleveland
 • Presentation – Austin Homeless Outreach Street Team (“HOST) – Amber Price – EMS, Chritopher Roesel
 • Downtown Austin Alliance 2025 Operations year-end dashboard – Brandon Fahy
 • Upcoming Events and Conferences
 • Open Q&A

All downtown property and business owners, managers, security providers, tenants and residents are encouraged to participate.

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🎟️ January Shoal Creek Clean-Up
🗓️ Saturday, Jan. 10, 8:45 am – 10 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.

Volunteers will meet Saturday, January 10, 2026 outside The Independent (301 West Ave. at 8:45 am, with the clean-up commencing at 9 am. The efforts of the growing group of volunteers is paying off, as the creek throughout the downtown neighborhood is looking cleaner and better. Let’s stay vigilant!

The monthly collaboration continues with APD, the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA), and the Downtown Austin Community Court to assist with this important initiative.