DANA is seeking nominations for the 2026 board of directors and volunteer committees. Want to make an impact and improve quality of life in downtown Austin? Want to keep the downtown neighborhood social, knowledgeable, and influential?

Time commitments include monthly board meetings and, depending on interest and role:

🍹 Planning Urban Core happy hours
📱 Managing the DANA website, social media, and email communications
🤝 Recruiting members and sponsors
💰 Managing the organization’s finances
⚖️ Developing and championing DANA’s policy positions

Nominate yourself or someone you know who lives downtown and would like to play a leadership role.

Questions? Feel free to speak with any DANA board member about your interest, or contact info@downtownaustin.org.  

🎟️ December Shoal Creek Clean-Up
🗓️ Saturday, Dec. 13, 8:45 am – 10 am
📍 The Independent @ 301 West Ave.

Volunteers will meet Saturday, December 13, 2025 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.

🎟️ 2025 Year in Review with Council Member Zo Qadri
🗓️ Monday, December 1st, 2025, 6 – 7 PM
📍 Austin Energy Headquarters, Room 1111, Shudde Fath Hall @ 4815 Mueller Blvd.

District 9 Council Member Qadri is hosting a 2025 Year in Review Community Meeting this coming Monday, December 1st, at 6:00 pm at Austin Energy Headquarters.

RSVP

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

The November meeting agenda includes the following:

 • APD Briefing on downtown crime trends and safety initiatives – Commander Carey Chaudoir
 • Downtown Austin Alliance Construction Mitigation program and communications tools – Matt Geske & Vanessa Olson
 • Results of the October Downtown PID Unsheltered Homeless Count – Brandon Fahy
 • Open Q&A

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

RSVP

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 (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.