DANA has drafted the following letter to be presented to the Historic Landmark Commission at their meeting on Monday, March 28th to oppose the the historic landmarking of the warehouse at 301 W. 6th St.

Letter to Historic Landmark Commission

To the Historic Landmark Commission,

The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) is opposed to granting historic landmark status to the 301 W. 6th St. warehouse where The Iron Bear is currently located. We feel that The Iron Bear is an important institution for the LGBTQ+ community downtown and are hopeful that this bar is able to relocate again in a new downtown building with sufficient timing. We have formed our stance based on the following reasons:

1. The high potential for density and housing at this site.
2. The owner of the warehouse, Sixth & Lavaca 2018 LP, are in favor of demolition.
3. DANA does not find the warehouse to be exceptional or worth preserving, given the potential of this site to help achieve other community goals.

This site is located directly on a current MetroRapid corridor, an upcoming light rail corridor, in the walkshed from the upcoming Republic Square Project Connect station. Additionally, this lot is not in a Capitol View Corridor and is zoned to have no height limit. 

Given the items listed above, DANA supports the demolition of 301 W. 6th St. and is opposed to granting this lot historic zoning.

Thank you for your consideration.

The DANA Board

Don’t miss the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting at Hotel Zaza!

At this meeting we’ll hear from Community First! Village visionary Alan Graham. Community First! Village is a 51-acre master planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness. A development of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, this transformative residential program exists to love and serve our neighbors who have been living on the streets, while also empowering the surrounding community into a lifestyle of service with the homeless. Check out Community First! Village HERE.

We’ll also elect new DANA board members, hear about what DANA has been up to, and enjoy delicious food and drinks.

DANA members will receive priority entrance, and free access to UCHH events year-round.  Non-members will need to pay $15 at the door. To ensure the best experience, we suggest arriving as close to the beginning of the event as possible, as the complimentary food will be first come, first served.

Remember to bring a friend or new DANA member with you!

Become a member now or join at the door.

Thank you to FirstService Residential for sponsoring this event!

RSVP HERE for the Annual Meeting

Follow 70 Rainey on Instagram @70_rainey, on Facebook @SeventyRainey, or by visiting their website directly www.70rainey.com

Entry for DANA members and Rainey residents is free. Become a member now or join at the door.

WHAT: January Urban Core Happy Hour in partnership with Rainey Neighbors Assoc. at 70 Rainey

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 29th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

WHERE: 70 Rainey @ 70 Rainey St., Austin, TX 78701

DANA members and Rainey residents will enjoy complimentary drinks and tasty bites. Join DANA for free access to UCHH events year round! To ensure the best experience, we strongly suggest arriving as close to the beginning of the event as possible, as the complimentary food will be first come, first served.

RSVP Here!

Join your downtown Austin neighbors and fans for an Urban Core Happy Hour introducing the Ishida Dance Company at the Four Seasons on Wednesday, November 20th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm to eat, drink, and network.

Guest Speaker Brett Ishida will present an introduction to her new dance company and discuss the exciting events in Ishida’s future.

DANA is excited to support the arts and Ishida Dance Company!

Follow Ishida Dance on Instagram @ishidadance, on Facebook @IshidaDanceCompany, or by visiting their website directly  https://www.ishidadance.org.

Entry for DANA members is free. Become a member now or join at the door.

WHAT: November 2019 Urban Core Happy Hour Introducing Ishida Dance Company

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

WHERE: Four Seasons Austin @ 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

DANA members will enjoy complimentary drinks and tasty bites. Join DANA for free access to UCHH events year round! To ensure the best experience, we strongly suggest arriving as close to the beginning of the event as possible, as the complimentary food will be first come, first served.