Downtown plan update highlights musicians’ concerns; Safe Streets advocates two‑way conversion on 6th Street

Jan 5, 2026

Commissioner Silva told the Music Commission that the city’s Central City District Plan update raised two primary community concerns—shade/greenery and safety—and reported Safe Streets Austin’s advocacy for converting some downtown one-way streets (including 6th Street) to two-way to improve pedestrian safety and daytime activity.

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Commissioner Silva reported to the Jan. 5 Music Commission that the city is updating its 25-year Central City District Plan and that two recurring themes from the survey process were downtown shade/greenery and safety, including pedestrian-vehicle collisions.

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