Members of the DANA Board were invited to a hard hat tour of the new affordable housing project in downtown Austin, Capital Studios.

Capital Studios will have 135 efficiency apartments, with rents between $400-$600 (all bills paid), and will be located at the SW corner of  the intersection at 11th and Trinity.

In 2012, DANA wrote a letter of support to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Capital Studios project.

Board Members Jude Galligan, Warren James, Meredith Powell, and Matt Easterling

Information provided by City of Austin.

Hang on to your hats ~ we’ve got a lot going on in Austin Texas this week!

Saturday, March 1, 2014 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Texas Independence Day 5K Run & Parade

10th Annual Texas Independence Day 5K Run coursing through downtown Austin to celebrate Texas Independence, raising money for the Celebrate Texas scholarship fund. Congress Ave. including Ann Richards Bridge closed between Barton Springs & 11th Street, 11th Street closed between Lavaca & Brazos. Partial closures Cesar Chavez – 11th Street between Colorado & Brazos. Closures will not affect the City Hall parking garage entrance/exit.

Saturday, March 1, 2014 – 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 2nd Street Soundcheck

The 2ND Street District is proud to host 2ND Street Soundcheck for its third year! Join us for a full day of music, and local food, cold drinks, souvenirs, and sweet treats from more than 20 food vendors, restaurants and brands – all raising awareness and funds for Darrell K Royal Research Fund for Alzheimer’s Disease. 2nd Street closed between San Antonio & Colorado. Alternative Routes for Traffic: North/South: Colorado Street, Lavaca Street, Guadalupe Street – East/West: Cesar Chavez Street, 3rd Street to 11th Street. Closures will not affect the City Hall parking garage entrance/exit.

Saturday, March 1, 2014 – 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, March 2, 2014 – 5:00 a.m. Mardi Gras 2014

Full closure of 6th Street between Brazos & 35. Additional closures & possible closures identified on the affected area map (below).

Sunday, March 2, 2014 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Zilker Kite Festival

Zilker Kite Festival is one of Austin’s best-known annual events. Held on the first Sunday of March, it is the kick-off to the hundreds of springtime activities in Austin. Everyone is welcome to attend (pets too!). There is no admission to attend or to participate in the contest. Most folks come out to see the spectacular sight of hundreds of kites in the sky and to enjoy a spring day in the park. Barton Springs Rd. closed between Columbus Dr. and Robert E. Lee, Stratford Dr. closed between Paige Dr. and Paige Dr. Zilker Park parking lot: Once it fills it will remain closed for the rest of the event: Shuttle Services will run from:

State Parking Garage “E” (16th and Colorado St.) –  Burger Center (3200 Jones Road)

• Shuttle Service to event begins at 9:45 a.m.
• Shuttle Service to event ends at 3:00 p.m.
• Shuttle Service first arrival at event at 10:15 a.m.
• Shuttle Service from event ends at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 – 8:00 p.m. – Wednesday, March 5, 2014 – 3:00 a.m. Mardi Gras 2014

Full closure of 6th Street between Brazos & Hwy 35. Additional closures & possible closures identified on the affected area map (above).

And we can’t forget SXSW 2014 is right around the corner, March 7th-March 16th! Please keep in mind during this time that streets in the surrounding area will be more heavily trafficked than usual and parking in the City Hall garage will be at or near capacity throughout. Your patience during this time will be appreciated. See here for information about “Getting Around Austin” during SXSW:

http://www.austintexas.gov/department/getting-around-austin

The Annual Meeting was an incredible success! Thank you to sponsors Liberty Tavern and Google Fiber, and many thanks to all the attendees who came out!

2014 Rates and Info:

e-Newsletter Advertising – $150.00:
400 x 250 pixels – top placement of ad in newsletter (only 1 ad per newsletter)
3,500+ active contacts, 30-35% open rate

Social Media Advertising – $50:
Dedicated FB post and tweet to our Social Media Followers on a date / time of your choosing. Business provides content – final approval by DANA.
984 Fans on FB and ~1,700 Followers on Twitter.

2014 Newsletter Availability
Reserved through September 2015

Want to reserve your spot?  Email info@downtownaustin.org!

February Annual Meeting + Urban Core Happy Hour

When: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Liberty Tavern, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 (map | transit)
Business Sponsor: Google Fiber

Sponsors:

Google Fiber is coming to Austin and it’s available for apartments and condos.  Google Fiber is a different kind of Internet and TV, starting with a connection that is 100 times faster than today’s average broadband speeds. Later this year, we’ll begin marketing this service directly to consumers in Austin. We’d like to give you a head start on getting your building ready for the service before your residents start asking for it. Come join us at the DANA Urban Core Happy Hour to have a chance for our Austin team to answer your questions about bringing Google Fiber to your properties.

If you can’t join us for the happy hour, please visit google.com/fiber/mdu-austin to get in touch with our team or for more information about our product for apartments and condos.

Revitalized in the fall of 2012, Austin’s Liberty Tavern is a Texas tavern featuring a wide range of local brews, Texas spirits and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Modern American cuisine infused with local Texas flavors compliment the beer selection, served in a contemporary, Austin-centric setting in the heart of downtown.

With 12 beers on tap and 20 bottled beers, Liberty Tavern’s beer selection represents 20 different beer styles featuring local Austin and Texas varieties.

Now march on over, y’all!

Urban Core Happy Hour Format – PLEASE READ!

DANA Urban Core Happy Hours are open to all! DANA Members get in free, and non-members pay $10. Entry into event includes food and drink tickets (until we run out!).

Want to join DANA?  You can sign up at the Urban Core Happy Hour, or you can click here to be directed to our Membership page to join now.

Membership includes free entry to Urban Core Happy Hours for one year after your sign up date!

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No March UCHH

April Urban Core Happy Hour
When: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sponsor: Austin Food & Wine Festival
Where: TBD