Why Downtown Austin

WHY DOWNTOWN AUSTIN

Where Culture & Commerce Converge

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN

Why Downtown Austin?

Downtown Austin offers an unmatched blend of culture, connectivity and commerce - making it the ideal place to launch, grow or relocate a business.

Downtown is the densest district in the city and is the center of significant infrastructure investment and ongoing improvements

Downtown provides access to talent, innovation, culture, food and foot traffic - and is at the center of one of the fastest-growing urban economies in the country.

Austin is renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit and thriving start-up scene, where downtown serves as a vibrant and collaborative hub for networking and business support.

Austin is ranked highly for its quality of life, live music scene, diverse culinary options and abundant outdoor recreational activities, which are particularly notable downtown.

Downtown boasts unique programs, safety initiatives and economic development tools to support businesses and property owners

Downtown is the most connected district in the city, with easy access to major highways, multimodal transportation options and walkable streets and trails.

REPUBLIC SQUARE

SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN

Retail Meets Residential

Mixed-Use neighborhood with an eclectic Mix of local retail, restaurants, and entertainment options

Direct access to Lady Bird Lake and trail system

Largest concentration of highincome residents, office workers, convention visitors and tourists

Anchored by major employers and innovation-driven companies

Connectivity to downtown transit corridors and neighboring districts

Amenity-rich environment that supports an active live-workplay lifestyle

2ND STREET

SEAHOLM

Shopping & dining on 2 Street nd

Aerial of Republic Square

Aerial of Seaholm

SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT

Planning in Progress

One of the most significant long-term redevelopment opportunities in Central Texas Statesman site will bring approximatedly 3.5

MSF of new office, residential, hotel and retail space

Future location of Capitol Metro Blue Line river crossing

One of the most pedestrian friendly areas in the city with a walk score of 86 and bike score o 96

Direct access to Congress Bridge bats and South Congress street with dozens of retail and dining options

SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT

South Central Waterfront Rendering

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

CAPITOL COMPLEX NORTHWEST DOWNTOWN

NORTHWEST DOWNTOWN Heart of

the Texas Legislature

Direct access to the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas at Austin campus

Heart of Austin’s legal employment district, housing numerous lawyers and lobbyists

Guadalupe and Lavaca corridor growth, anticipating the Austin Light Rail Orange Line

Capitol-area investments benefit from strong long-term institutional stability

Proximity to major convention and hospitality assets

JUDGES HILL

Texas State Capitol

State Capitol Complex

CONGRESS AVENUE

The Main Street of Texas

Most recognizable and symbolic corridor Connects government, business, culture, hospitality, entertainiment and tourism

Exceptional daily foottraffic with over 8M visitors annually

Boasts a walkability score of 100, and bike score of 90, making the stretch of road the most walkable part of the city

CONGRESS AVENUE

Congress Avenue has sight lines of the Texas Capitol

INNOVATION DISTRICT Downtown’s

Healthcare Hub

Anchored by proximity to the University of Texas at Austin and Dell Medical Modern office development, cultural amenities, and walkable urban infrastructure

$265M Waterloo Greenway provides key amenity and attraction for the district featuring a 13-acre, 1.5 mile park

Waterloo Confluence Rendering (South of Map)

Dell Seton Medical Center

WATERLOO GREENWAY

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT

Live Music Capital of the World

Home of the globally recognized South by Southwest Old Sixth Redevelopment encompasses more than 30 parcels, totaling more than 200k SQFT

Red River Cultural District has the highest concentration of music venues per block in the country

Attracts millions of visitors annually through its concentration of live music venues, restaurants, nightlife, festivals, and entertainment

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RED RIVER CULTURAL DISTRICT

HISTORIC SIXTH

Red River is the highest concentration of music venues per block in the country

CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT

Convening & Community

Strong economic anchor driven by year-around convention activity, business tourism, hospitality demand, and large-scale event programming

Austin Convention Center expansion will deliver 2029, positioning for long-term growth and new investment opportunities

Proximity to downtown’s entertainment, waterfront, and business districts

Significant public and private investment in mobility and streetscape improvements

Austin Convention Center Rendering

View of Austin Convention Center District from Rainey

AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER

CONGRESS AVENUE

RAINEY STREET

Rapid Residentual Growth

One of downtown Austin’s most recognizable lifestyle and entertainment destinations

Adjacent to Lady Bird Lake and within walking distance of the Convention Center, Central Business District, and park and trail system

With the completion of 11 new residential towers since 2015, the Rainey Street District is now one of the densest residential neighborhoods in the State of Texas.

RAINEY STREET

High-end Residential at Paseo on Rainey

PROJECTS

Taking Downtown into the Future

AUSRendering

$5B INVESTMENT AUSTIN-BERGSTROM AIRPORT (AUS) EXPANSION

32 gate expansion

OurFuture35 Rendering

8 mile span of I-35 reconstruction

$4.5B

INVESTMENTINI-35RECONSTRUCTION I-35 RECONSTRUCTION & OUR FUTURE 35 CAP & STITCH

CongressAvenue Rendering

AustinConvention CenterRendering

CONGRESS AVENUE URBAN DESIGN INITIATIVE

Started construction early 2026

$130M INVESTMENT

UNCONVENTIONAL ATX

World’s first zero-carbon-certified convention center 670,000 Square Feet

$1.6B

INVESTMENT

AustinLightRail Rendering

AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL

15 destinations

Nearly 10 mile system

First rider expected 2033

$7.1B

INVESTMENT

IN AREA INFASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

RESOURCES

Get Direct Business Support

Downtown Austin offers one of the most dynamic urban investment environments in the country, driven by rapid population growth, a globally recognized technology ecosystem, expanding residential density, and a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. From mixed-use development and hospitality to retail activation, creative office space, entertainment, and small business growth, Downtown Austin provides diverse opportunities for investors and operators seeking access to a highly educated workforce, a thriving visitor economy, and a nationally competitive business climate. With continued public and private investment in mobility, public spaces, cultural infrastructure, and neighborhood revitalization, downtown remains a high-growth, high-visibility destination positioned for long-term economic resilience and transformative development.

Downtown Austin Alliance

Research

Ambassador Services

Construction Mitigation

Construction Impact Relief

Construction Impact Relief Grant

Storefront Facade Program

Storefront Facade Grant Program

Austin Space Activation Program (DASA)

Downtown Austin Space Activation Program (DASA)

Parking Assistance Programs

Red Carpet Program

Austin Chambers of

Austin Chambers of Commerce

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce

Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce

Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

Austin Young Chamber

City of Austin State of Texas

Business Expansion Program

Place-Based Enhancement Program

Creative Content Incentive Program

Economic & Cultural Districts

Utility Incentives

Utiity Incentives

Austin Infrastructure

Austin Infrastructure Academy

Opportunity Austin

Soft Landing Program

Global Austin Launch Pad

Site Selection Assistance

Texas Enterprise Fund

Event Trust Funds Program

Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees

Economic & Diversification In-State Tuition for

Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation (JETI)

Texas Jobs, Energy, and Innovation

Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)

Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program

Property Abatement Agreements

Property Tax Abatement Agreements

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