For the June 2018 Urban Core Happy Hour, DANA takes a field trip and ventures east to ATTABAR, 1300 E.6th St.

Come out to meet your fellow DANA members, new members, neighbors and fans at ATTABAR on June 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm to eat, drink, and network.

ATTABAR’s mission is to offer an inviting atmosphere of togetherness. So please join DANA and catch up over some casual nibbles, cocktails, wine, coffee, or tea. There will be games and patio seating is also available!

Entry for DANA members is free. Become a member now or join at the door. The entry fee for non-members is $10.

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.

At its June 21, 2017 meeting, the DANA board hosted a presentation from Austin Energy on District Cooling Plant 3 slated for a spot in the Seaholm District.

The cooling plant will expand Austin Energy’s chilled water system that provides air conditioning to residential and commercial buildings downtown. Cooling plants typically generate a certain amount of noise that can affect nearby residents.

Austin Energy representatives described the purpose of the plant, the location and configuration, and noise mitigation measures incorporated into the design.

Watch the video presentation here:

and view the presentation slides here:

Questions? Comments? Join the conversation in the Downtown Austin Neighbors Google Group.

For twenty years now, DANA has been working to promote the livability of Downtown Austin. A lot has changed over those years: the downtown population has more than doubled, and we have countless new shops & restaurants, among other things.

The next twenty years are sure to bring more changes, and DANA stands ready to help ensure that the quality of life in Downtown Austin keeps getting better. Our new board & officers have been working on updating the organization in every respect. And we’re counting on our members to help us make the most of the opportunities we’re facing.

There are many ways you can get involved:

• Join a committee. We now have five active committees (Policy, Communications, Finance, Social, and Membership/Sponsorship), and they need your help! There’s a lot to do on every front. You can sign up on our get involved page.

• Follow our Facebook page.

• Follow us on Twitter.

• Join DANA’s new email discussion group, which gives members & friends of DANA a platform to share information about downtown issues & events.

• Come to our next Urban Core Happy Hour – Stay tuned for details!

Thanks for tuning in! With your help, Downtown Austin’s next 20 years are going to be even better than the last.

Join us at the DANA 2017 Annual Meeting and Urban Core Happy Hour, taking place Sunday, February 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Google Fiber, 201 Colorado Street.

The meeting is open to members only. Become a member, or renew your expired membership, here. You can also join at the event.

We have an action-packed agenda, including:

* The DANA 2016 year in review
* Updates from special guests Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and Council Member Ora Houston
* Full Fridge will be providing tasty bites of homey, grandma recipe inspired food throughout the night.
* Libations courtesy of Dripping Springs Vodka.
* An informational presentation from Austin B-Cycle.

Enjoy the food, drinks, and the latest about what’s happening in the neighborhood!

Make your reservations now!

Do you love living, working, and/or playing in downtown Austin? Join us in 2nd Street District for socializing and networking with other downtown residents and fans. CRU Wine Bar and The Bonneville will showcase their menus with complimentary bites, along with beverages provided by 2nd Street District.

After stopping in for a drink with DANA, continue along to the 2nd Street Social Sip & Stroll featuring specialty cocktails, exclusive specials, and giveaways throughout the 2nd Street District.

DANA members will receive priority entrance. Guests are required to pay $10 at the door, or join DANA for 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 there are a limited number of drink tickets and food.