Austin Central Avenue Action Plan

CMAP workrf with ACT (Austin Coming Together) on a plan for Central Avenue. This plan will advance a key focal project identified in the 2018 Quality of Life Plan. Our work with ACT will result in a practical blueprint for how to realize the community's vision for "A healthy Central Avenue Corridor consistently branded from the north to the south will serve as a unifying presence, both supporting and illustrating a thriving and united Austin."

This plan primarily focuses on reinforcing Central Avenue and using the corridor to connect all of Austin. As Central Avenue is theContinue reading

This plan primarily focuses on reinforcing Central Avenue and using the corridor to connect all of Austin. As Central Avenue is the commercial corridor for Austin and runs from south to north, it will serve as the Spine of Austin. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) was CMAP's partner in this work, as the Action Plan is based on the content developed by a ULI Technical Assistance Panel for Central Avenue.

Austin Frank Lloyd Wright House in the News

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CMAP Walking-tours!

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The CMAP team concluded our outreach at the farmer's market Thursday, September 21st. We received great feedback from residents and vendors who regularly travel via Central Ave. Now, we're introducing walking-tours! We'll be taking a group of residents on three different tours of Central Ave. Locations include:
11/3 at 10 am - Central and the Green Line Station - meet us just inside Austin Town Hall Park on the northwest corner
11/9 at 10:30 am - Madison and Central Ave. - meet in the POPFit! park on the northeast corner.
If you're passionate about guiding the future of the Austin community and are interested in joining a walking tour, please reach out to Asha Barnes at abarnes@cmap.illinois.gov or RSVP at this link.
CMAP at Austin's P.O.W.E.R 5K

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On Saturday, September 16th, CMAP came out to support Austin at the P.O.W.E.R 5K! It was amazing to see the community come together and a privilege to be apart of it. CMAP's Jon Haadsma also came in second place!
It was a wonderful time!
CMAP at the Farmer's Market and Territory's Block Party!

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The CMAP team was back at it again! We were out engaging the Austin community at the Farmer's Market and Territory's Block Party. While we chowed down on some delicious BBQ, we were getting some surveys handed out! We will also be attending the Farmer's Market regularly, here's our schedule!
August 31
September 7 | 21

CMAP at Austin's Farmer's Market

CMAP at Territory's Block Party

We still want to hear from you, it's not too late to take our survey!
CMAP's Engagement at the New Aspire Center!

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CMAP had the pleasure of attending the Aspire Center Community Event. We heard inspirational words about how the Austin Community continues to strive to love and empower each other. We learned how the community came together and was able to achieve the great feat of securing the Aspire Center which will serve so many!
Speaker at the Event
Engagement Map

Team Trying Uncle Remus

While our team was there, we set out to engage as many folks as possible. We met many of you at our table and chatted about our work and your vision for Central Avenue!

It was a beautiful and spirited event, and we are happy that we were invited!
We still want to hear from you so, please take our survey!
CMAP Wants to Hear from YOU!

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Our team is rolling out a new community Survey! We want to know how you feel about living, walking, driving and shopping in Austin. What improvements do you think need to be made? Let us know using the QR code!
Additionally, be on the lookout for us conducting this survey tomorrow at the Aspire Center Community Celebration Event! We will be in Austin to chat with community members directly about their views, experiences, and recommendations.
ULI Presents TAP Recommendations at Open House

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On May 23rd, ULI (Urban Land Institute) presented their recommendations for Central Ave at The Keherin Center for the Arts. ULI has partnered with Austin Coming Together (ACT) and CMAP to provide recommendations and action items around Central Avenue.
Read More about it here: Vision of Central Avenue as Austin’s ‘Main Street’ - Austin Weekly News

Supporting Image photo credit: Igor Studenkov/Staff Reporter
Austin Invest South West Open House

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Keep up with everything Invest South West in Austin at this site.