During this Black History Month, we’d like to profile one of many special stories on the history of Symphony Square. Have other stories or memories you’d like to share? Please let us know! Symphony Square was originally designed as a southeastward extension of Waterloo Park on both sides of East 11th Street east of Red […]
Giant tree to be moved from the State Capitol Complex on Sunday, February 24 City of Austin Contact: Sylvia Arzola, Development Services Department, 512-974-6448, Sylvia.Arzola@austintexas.gov Waller Creek Conservancy Contact: Emily Ergas, Breakaway Public Relations, 512-761-4567, emily@breakaway-pr.com Thanks to a partnership between the State of Texas, the City of Austin, and Waller Creek Conservancy, a heritage […]
Now entering its 6th year, Creek Show features light-based art works by local designers. Mark your calendars for Creek Show 2019: November 7-17, with a preview party on November 6. The event continues to grow in popularity, drawing more than 50,000 Austinites and visitors to Waller Creek last year. The objective of Creek Show is […]
Symphony Square, a hidden jewel along Waller Creek, has been revived by the Waller Creek Conservancy after a four-month restoration project. The historic site is a rare oasis in downtown Austin and a time capsule that represents so many memories and stories associated with it. “Putting down roots at Symphony Square has been a wonderful […]
Amplify Waller Creek Feb. 28-March 1 Waller Creek Conservancy is excited to be a nonprofit participant in Amplify Austin Day 2019, hosted by I Live Here I Give Here. Amplify Austin is the city’s annual community-wide day of online giving. The 24-hour period provides an easy and fun way for our entire community to give […]
This weekend, we wrapped up another amazing Creek Show, with a record-breaking 50,000 Austinites enjoying locally produced light-based art along Waller Creek! Featuring family-friendly fun for all ages, the event offered a glimpse into the future of Waller Creek and what an active and inclusive green space will mean our community. Visitors experienced innovative installations […]
On Wednesday, October 10th, Waller Creek Conservancy celebrated its 7th annual benefit concert at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater. We want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support us! All of the proceeds raised at the event will support Waller Creek, and engaging community events, like the upcoming Creek Show. […]
## Waller Creek Conservancy announces BBVA Compass as its lead corporate partner in the Waller Creek Park Community Program Green space project announces new supporter • BBVA Compass: Bank lends its support for Waller Creek Park in a commitment to creating opportunities for Austin’s diverse communities • Waller Creek: New agreement includes bank’s sponsorship of […]
Today’s vote by the Austin City Council marks a significant milestone for the Waller Creek Conservancy (WCC) and the development of Waller Creek Park. The Council approved an amendment to the Waller Creek Tax Increment Financing (TIF; also referred to as the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone or TIRZ), dedicating approximately $110 million in new public […]
Many of you have asked how you can help advance our mission to build a chain of parks on Waller Creek, and we could not be more grateful for your ongoing support. Now the time has come when we are counting on you! On Thursday, May 24, the Austin City Council will be considering an […]