SpeakUpAustin - City of Austin, TX

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Thank you for visiting the virtual survey and open house, sharing three design alternatives for mobility and safety improvements to help shape the long-term vision for Sixth Street between Congress Avenue...

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Austin Police Oversight is updating its Know Your Rights materials for 2026. We need your input to ensure the new materials are clear, accessible, and community-informed. Learn more about this initiative...

Community Community Trust & Relationships Safety Culture & Life-long Learning

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Welcome to the Austin Center for Events (ACE) community engagement page. We coordinate the permitting of special events for the City of Austin. ACE is governed by Chapter 4-20 – Special Events...

Featured Surveys & Projects

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Community Community Trust & Relationships Safety Culture & Life-long Learning

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Welcome to the Austin Center for Events (ACE) community engagement page. We coordinate the permitting of special events for the City of Austin. ACE is governed by Chapter 4-20 – Special Events...

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The update to the Downtown Austin Plan is moving forward as the Central City District Plan (Plan Distrito Central de la Ciudad)! This planning initiative is led by Austin Planning. To find out...

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Visit the ACME hub page https://speakupaustin.org/acme for more information...

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The Imagine Austin Update

To help support City staff through the update process, we are forming a Community...

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In response to City Council Resolution No. 20240530-165 *, four City of Austin departments - the Development Services Department (DSD), Economic Development Department (EDD), Austin...

small business economic opportunity

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Help influence how bond dollars are invested. Join the conversation and help shape the future of our City!

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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...

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

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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.

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About Community Engagement

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What is Community Engagement?

The City of Austin believes community engagement means involving people in decision-making. It values their input in shaping policies and plans that affect us now and in the future.

Why Engagement Matters?

Now, more than ever, community engagement is important for shaping Austin’s future. As more people share their voices online, engagement helps us understand the needs, hopes, and concerns of our community. Your input helps shape City programs and decisions to better reflect what matters to you.

Our Vision

We want to see a community where everyone's voices are heard, respected, and included — and where barriers to participation are removed.

Our Principles

The City of Austin follows these important principles when working with the public:

Accessibility and Inclusion – We offer different ways for people to take part and provide help so that everyone, including underrepresented groups, can join in.
Accountability – We share clear and easy-to-understand information. We also keep records of public feedback that both community members and decision-makers can see.
Collaboration – We work with the community to design activities that match what people need and prefer.
Consistency – We let people know ahead of time about meetings and events. We also clearly explain the goals, timelines, and how community input will be used.
Respect – We create a safe and welcoming space where everyone is treated with respect and can speak honestly.
Stewardship – We use public resources carefully and know that the community should have a voice in how those resources are spent.
Monitoring and Evaluation – We always look for ways to improve. We listen to feedback and try new ideas to make participation better for everyone.

These principles guide our work every day. They show our promise to include the community in meaningful ways that truly make a difference. By working together, we can build a stronger, more connected Austin for all.

We are here for you

More than 400 City of Austin staff members work every day to support public participation. We come from many departments and backgrounds, but we all share the same goal: to make sure your voice is heard.

We’re here to help you connect with your local government and stay informed about decisions that affect your community.

Learn more about who we are and how we support you at austintexas.gov/communications

What we do

We help City departments make community engagement better and more inclusive by:

Designing and sharing surveys to learn what matters to residents.
Facilitating meetings, listening sessions, and workshops—both online and in person.
Creating outreach materials and campaign strategies.
Sharing tips and tools to improve engagement across the City.

Together, we track community priorities and help staff respond with openness and care.

Ways to get involved

There are many ways to share your voice:

Join a Board or Commission – Help guide City decisions by joining an advisory group, learn more at our Boards and Commissions Page
Call Austin 3-1-1 – Report a problem or request City services—anytime, day or night. Dial 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 or use the Austin 3-1-1 service page
Visit iSpeak Austin – Find language translation and interpretation help in the iSpeak Austin homepage
Join Austin CityWorks Academy – Learn how the City works and connect with staff through weekly classes. Apply using the CityWorks Academy page
Volunteer with the City – Find opportunities that match your interests at the COA volunteer opportunities page

We’re here to help you engage with your city. Whether it's a neighborhood project or a citywide plan, your voice matters — and we’re listening.

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د خپلو حقونو په اړه د ټولنې نظرونه وپیژنئ

د پیښو لپاره د آسټین مرکز

د شپږمې کوڅې د خوځښت او بیا ژوندي کولو پروژه

د خپلو حقونو په اړه د ټولنې نظرونه وپیژنئ

د پیښو لپاره د آسټین مرکز

د لویو سړکونو پلان تازه کول

د پایک پاورز پلازا / زوړ سره سیند

د مرکزي ښار ولسوالۍ پلان

د تخلیقي بیا رغونې مرحله 2: عامه ښکیلتیا

ACME - د آسټین تخلیقي زړه ضربان

د آسټین تازه معلومات تصور کړئ

د کوچنيو سوداګرۍ پرمختګ

د بلو بونیټ لاره دوهم پړاو

د آسټین د ۲۰۲۶ کال بانډ شکل ورکړئ

د آسټین آرشیف او تاسو: د ښار او ټولنې تاریخونو ساتنه

د ۲۰۲۵-۲۰۲۶ کال د بودیجې ښکیلتیا

د آسټین ودانۍ

د شمال ختیځ ولسوالۍ پلان

د خدماتو د نرخ مطالعې لګښت

زما د ټولنې اړتیاوې

Follow us online

Welcome to Speak Up Austin!

What is Community Engagement?

Why Engagement Matters?

Our Vision

Our Principles

We are here for you

What we do

Ways to get involved