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Austin Economic Development is seeking input from Austinites, businesses, workers, entrepreneurs, and community partners to help inform changes to the City's Economic Development Policy.  English  | Español

The People's Gallery is a biennial exhibition showcasing the work of local and regional artists throughout Austin City Hall, presented by Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Art in Public Places.The public is invited to nominate one artwork currently featured in the 2026-28 People's Gallery for consideration for the People's Choice Award. The People's Choice artwork will be selected from the top-voted piece. The selected artwork may be purchased and added to the permanent art collection on display at City Hall.

Share your priorities for improving Austin! Your voice matters! Austin Fire is seeking your input about fire services in our community.  Questions?  Reach out here: Fire PIO

The Vision Plan is a comprehensive, community‑informed framework that will guide the long‑term restoration, interpretation, management, and development of the historic Montopolis Negro School at 500 Montopolis Drive. The City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Department, in partnership with the Capital Delivery Services team, is leading the development of this plan. The school is historically significant as one of the last surviving rural schools for African American children in Travis County during the Jim Crow era—a period marked by racial segregation, disenfranchisement, and systemic discrimination. Its later use as the Montopolis Church of Christ also contributes to its cultural and historical importance. The Vision Plan is being prepared in response to City Council direction under Resolution No. 20170928‑056, which called for a strategy to restore, manage, operate, and fund the site as a historic asset and museum capable of attracting both tourists and convention visitors. Purpose and Scope The primary goal of the Vision Plan is to create a forward‑looking, actionable roadmap outlining how the site will be preserved and activated as a sustainable museum and cultural facility. To accomplish this, the project will include: Historic preservation analysis to determine appropriate restoration, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches.Interpretive planning to identify key themes, stories, and educational narratives that honor the school’s legacy and the Montopolis community’s history.Architectural and design considerations for future improvements, accessibility, and cultural landscape stewardship.Community‑based facilitation to ensure the voices of Montopolis residents, former students, and broader community stakeholders meaningfully guide the plan's development.Programming and operational planning to define how the museum or cultural facility will function, serve visitors, generate revenue, and remain financially sustainable.Implementation recommendations to support phased development, funding strategies, and long‑term maintenance Together, these elements ensure that the Vision Plan not only preserves the physical structure of the Montopolis Negro School but also elevates its cultural legacy through thoughtful interpretation, robust community engagement, and long‑term stewardship. Community Meetings

Austin Public Health is doing a short survey to learn how people use cooling centers during extreme heat. We'd love to hear from you! The survey will assess: Awareness of center locations and servicesPast utilization during extreme heat eventsFactors influencing whether community members choose to use centersBarriers to accessSuggestions for improvement The survey will only take a few minutes. All responses are anonymous.  

Share your priorities for improving Austin! Your voice matters! Help determine how Austin’s 2026 bond dollars are invested. Español | 简体中文 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | 한국어 | Français | हिन्दी

Capital Delivery Services welcomes communities to learn more about projects that are reshaping local areas at our Building Austin informational sessions. Our first Building Austin event of 2025 will be held both virtually and in-person at the Turner Roberts Recreation Center (7201 Colony Loop Dr, Austin, TX 78724) on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Join the Community Advisory Committee (CAC)!  The Northeast Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will be active partners in the Northeast District planning process and, in efforts to ensure community input, will be central to ultimately shaping how the area moves toward an equitable future. For more information, visit the Community Advisory Committee tab above.

Thank you for providing input on our Cost of Study priorities. Your feedback will be important in setting rates for the coming year.

At Austin Housing, the needs of our community guide how we use funding. Find out more about where our funding comes from and how you can play a role in shaping our investments in housing resources.