Downtown Plan

The Downtown Austin Plan is an effort to capture and develop the community vision for Downtown and to create the best implementation strategy for achieving that vision. The City of Austin and its consulting team, led by McCann-Adams Studio, worked with citizens and Downtown stakeholders on a planning process that sets the direction for Downtown for years to come.

The Plan establishes action priorities for the next 10 years, to ensure Downtown's long-term economic and social vibrancy and sustainability. It recommends more than 100 steps to make Downtown livable, walkable, connected, inclusive, affordable, culturally alive and economically strong - all while preserving its historic districts and authentic Austin character.

The Vision for Downtown

Over a three-year planning process of the Downtown Austin Plan, a vision has emerged for Downtown Austin. At its Bicentennial in 2039, Downtown will be at the heart of one of the most sustainable cities in the nation with:

A dense and livable pattern of development that supports a vibrant day and nighttime environment;
An interconnected pattern of streets, parks and public spaces that instill a unique sense of place and community;
A multi-modal transportation system that is convenient, sustainable, affordable and a viable alternative to the automobile;
A beloved fabric of historic places, buildings and landscapes that celebrate the unique journey Austin has taken over the past 200 years.

Download the Downtown Austin Plan Summary (pdf)

Download the Downtown Austin Plan, as adopted by City Council Dec. 8, 2011 (pdf)

Download the Downtown Austin Plan Appendices (pdf)

Download the Downtown Austin Plan Supporting Documents (pdf)