Advise the city council and city staff regarding policies and projects impacting downtown Austin; serve as stewards for the Downtown Austin Plan; maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and perform other activities as directed by the city council. See Section 2-1 -140 of the City Code for additional duties.
Meetings
- Third Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise specified on the agenda
- 5:30 p.m.
- City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 (unless otherwise specified in the agenda)
- Please check posted agenda to confirm meeting details
Meeting Documents:
View Agendas, Approved Minutes and Supporting Documents
2026 Meeting Schedule:
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 11, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- August 19, 2026
- September 16, 2026
- October 21, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 16, 2026
Staff
- Staff liaison: Christi Vitela, Office of the City Clerk, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2792
- Executive liaison: Christine Maguire, Economic Development, christine.maguire@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7131
By-laws
By-laws: Downtown Commission, PDF
See Downtown Austin Plan for further information.
Annual Reports