Issues & Eggs: 6th Street’s Next Act

6th Street has long carried the brand of downtown Austin as a place of iconic nightlife and the epicenter of the live music capital of the world. However, coming out of the pandemic, the district has faltered and struggled with many properties in transition and perceptions of a lack of public safety. While previous revitalization efforts have fallen short, a groundswell of public and private support to evolve the district has recently emerged. This new, organized, and cross-collaborative coalition is working together to help the district evolve.

In this discussion, first we’ll hear from Dr. Tamara Herold, an American Crime Scientist, who will share the results of her Austin Crime Report, and its direct ties to 6th Street.

Then, our panel will discuss what they are doing to combat these challenges to improve public safety and revitalize the district:

• Eddie Garcia, Assistant City Manager, East 6th Safety Task Force;
• Paul Bondeman, Senior Vice President, Stream’s efforts toward new Old 6th Street;
• Blake Thompson will discuss the owner/operator vision.

Our panel will make the case to embrace and leverage the evolution of E Sixth Street and leverage it, to revitalize the district and to serve all ages, ushering usher in a new era for the future of Sixth Street and downtown.

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