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You’ve likely stumbled across the phrase “CodeNext” somewhere on the interwebs, figured it was another facacta Austin planning scheme, and so you just jumped back to reading Deadspin. Code...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2016/08/18/wtf-codenext-eff-care/

It’s an exciting time to live in and be involved with Downtown Austin.  Major developments being announced, and construction commencing pretty regularly.  Population and commerce increasin...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2015/05/28/the-other-downtown-austin/

There’s always tons of activity in the downtown Austin restaurant scene, but we’re particularly excited about new restaurants in the Rainey Street District since this area of downtown is chan...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2015/05/18/two-rainey-district-towers-getting-new-restaurant-concepts/

Are you itching for something a little different – a little outside of the normal weekend routine of brunch, shopping, frisbee golf in Zilker, etc? Well, have I got a recommendation for you –...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2015/05/07/things-to-do-in-downtown-austin-austin-panic-room/

Delivery and in-home services in Downtown Austin are getting ridiculous in the most amazing way.  New ideations of these delivery services just… keep… appearing. And now a giant has arriv...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2015/04/09/5-things-amazon-will-deliver-to-downtown-austin-in-1-hour/

Remember La Bare on Riverside?  Yeah, you do. If you’re new to Austin, La Bare was a “ladies club” located at 110 E Riverside Drive that advertised male dancer entertainment.  From the g...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2015/04/02/bare-ly-believable-la-bare-building/

Lot’s of Ps there. There’s a new plan in place to put a pocket patio in front of the building at 804 Congress (the Bosche-Hogg office building).  This is the vision of building owner David ...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2015/02/04/prioritizing-pedestrians-parking-proposed-pocket-park/

We’ve been fortunate to experience and host the work of several Austin artists, notably Hallie Rae Ward and Truth have dedicated space in the TOWERS Realty office. We’re always on the looko...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2015/01/15/art-downtown-austin-artprom-big-ass-canvas/

DANA Urban Core Happy Hour Sunday, November 16, 2014 – 2pm-4pm Hotel Ella RSVP Required. DANA members and guests are invited to enjoy the hospitality of the recently revamped Hotel Ella. On the...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2014/11/11/downtown-austin-one-east-austin-events/

12/10/2014: Updated rendering below! 09/15/2015: The project will be called Esquina Austin While many of DAB’s friends will be sad to see Bail Bonds (777-7777) office go , we are interested ...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2014/11/03/new-condominium-project-proposed-for-downtown-austin-908-nueces/

The heavy lifting at The Bowie Apartments is nearing completion, and we were able to get a sneak peak tour to look at some of the units. Previously named 3Eleven, a reference to the street add...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2014/10/29/first-look-bowie-apartments-downtown-austin/

Three family-friendly downtown Austin events happening next week, in no particular order…. Event 1 Trick or Treating with DANA at The Shore Condos, Thursday, 10/30/2014 – 5:30-7pm Pretty self...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2014/10/22/downtown-austin-events-family-friendly/

11/7/2014: Yesterday, City Council postponed this item to 11/20/2014 with direction for it to be heard at the Downtown Commission meeting on 11/19/2014. 10/30/2014: There’s a substitute propo...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2014/10/20/concrete-pouring-wars-downtown-austin/

Warning:  This post is VERY girly!  If you aren’t into finding convenient beauty solutions in downtown Austin – stop reading now! But if you are, let’s get REAL girly together, starting n...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2014/09/18/eyebrow-threading-downtown-austin/

I’m not real into soccer.  Matter of fact, first soccer game I ever watched was Sunday’s World Cup Match between the USA and Portugal.  What an exciting game, though!  I literally stood up...

https://downtownaustinblog.org/2014/06/25/watch-world-cup-downtown-austin-sports-bars/