WHAT: Downtown Safety Forum (Aug. 2025)

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 21, 8:30 – 9:30 am

WHERE: 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.

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Pedestrian Advisory Council membership applications are open through Sept. 14th!

The Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) advises the City of Austin and other jurisdictions on all matters relating to walking. Regular meetings occur at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 @ 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752. Learn more here.

Apply for the PAC

Consider serving on the Pedestrian Advisory Council, or share this opportunity with someone who is passionate about walkable neighborhoods! Membership applications are due September 14th.

WHAT: Shoal Creek Clean-Up

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 9, 8:45 am

WHERE: The Independent @ 301 West Ave.

Volunteers will meet Saturday, August, 9, 2025 outside The Independent (301 West Ave. at 8:45 am, with the clean-up commencing at 9 am.

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

WHAT: Great Streets Update Open House

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Austin Central Library @ 710 W. Cesar Chavez St.

The Planning Department’s Urban Design team invites you to learn about and weigh in on the Great Streets Plan Update. The goal of the update is to work with the community to create a modernized vision for Downtown Austin’s public streetscapes and sidewalks. To mark the first phase of community engagement, the team will host an open house at the Austin Central Library where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on the update.

To stay informed about similar events, please visit the Great Streets website. You can also reach out to Jill Amezcua at jill.amezcua@austintexas.gov or 512-978-1702 with any questions.

WHAT: City of Austin Budget Open House w/ Zo Qadri

WHEN: Thursday, July 17th, 2025, 6 – 7:30 pm

WHERE: Central Library, Special Events Center @ 710 W. Cesar Chavez St.

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Council Member Qadri is hosting a FY 2025-2026 Budget Open House event Thursday, July 17th. District 9 residents will hear a presentation from the City’s Budget Officer, Kerri Lang, remarks from Council Member Qadri, and then he will make his way around the room chatting with folks individually about their concerns and priorities for the City of Austin’s FY 2025-2026 budget. Dinner will be served, so RSVPs for each person is encouraged to ensure there is plenty of food.