Rainey Neighbors, formerly RNA, Rainey Neighbors Association

06/01/2026

It's finally happening! Nearly 10 years in the making, the second phase of the Waterloo Greenway is complete. Join us for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Confluence, taking place on Friday, June 6th at 10:00 AM at 74 Trinity Street.

Phase II is located along Waller Creek between 4th Street and Lady Bird Lake. The celebration will include an interactive and sensory-friendly scavenger hunts, face painting, family-friendly activities, live music, art, and more. The MACC is also reopening their renovated grounds with a celebration from 11AM to 9PM just a little further down the trail.

Admission is free and open to the public. Affordable event parking will be available for $5 at the Austin Convention Center 5th St. Garage at 601 E. 5th St. Ridesharing and use of public transit are also encouraged.

04/20/2026

Austin Planning want to hear from YOU as they shape the Central City District Plan, covering Downtown, the UT area, and South Central Waterfront.

Join us at one (or both!) of our April open houses:
🖥️ Virtual: Tue, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. SpeakUpAustin.org/CentralCity
📍 In Person: Wed, April 22 | 4:30–7:30 p.m. Long Center, Kodosky Donor Lounge, 701 W. Riverside Dr

Share your lived experience. Identify what needs to change. Help build a better Austin for everyone.💚

04/19/2026

Austin Planning is hosting two open houses in April to gather community input on the Central City District Plan — a roadmap for the University of Texas area, Downtown, and South Central Waterfront.

This is your chance to share what's working, what isn't, and what you want to see for the heart of our city.

04/19/2026

🏙️ Help Shape the Future of Austin's Urban Core!
Austin Planning is hosting two open houses in April to gather community input on the

Central City District Plan — a roadmap for the University of Texas area, Downtown, and South Central Waterfront.

This is your chance to share what's working, what isn't, and what you want to see for the heart of our city.

📱 Virtual Open House Tuesday, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. 👉 www.speakupaustin.org/centralcity

📍 In-Person Open House Wednesday, April 22 | 4:30–7:30 p.m. Long Center — Kodosky Donor Lounge 701 W Riverside Drive

All Austinites are welcome. Your voice matters — come help plan the future of our city's heart! 💚

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 more information please visit the tabs below.