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About Impact Austin
As the placemakers, connectors, strategists, and activators for quality-of-life initiatives in Austin, MN, Impact Austin is a network of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the community for those residing in, doing business in, and visiting Austin. We collaborate closely with community partners in the government, non-profit and private market sectors to ignite innovative and impactful actions, foster economic opportunity, promote resilient neighborhoods and support a thriving downtown. We believe that by cultivating a welcoming community of action, Austin can unleash the full potential of its diverse citizenry and offer a dynamic city filled with opportunity and discovery.
What We Do
Comprehensive Plan
In July of 2024, Mower County and the City of Austin embarked on a new comprehensive planning process. This collaborative effort between city and county provides an incredible opportunity for a cohesive approach in planning for the future of the area. Impact Austin will be working with SEH + The Velocity Group on the community engagement efforts for this planning process.
Want to get involved in planning for the future of Austin and Mower County? Let us know!
Quality of Life Initiatives
Part of our role at Impact Austin, is strive to make the City of Austin a more vibrant place to live, work, and play. From creating vibrant streets and public spaces, improving accessibility and quality of housing and transit systems, and supporting and growing opportunities for community members and businesses alike to thrive in the City, Impact Austin continues to strive for a better city of Austin today and into the future.
Resource Assistance
Have a new program, project, or idea and find yourself getting stuck, or unsure of where to even begin? Let us know! Through communities of practice, or our network of individuals, businesses, and organizations, Impact Austin can help get you keep your idea moving forward.
Telling Austin's Story
There are so many people, places, and things to do that make Austin a truly unique place to live and visit. Impact Austin will be a community voice, sharing the stories and increasing the visibility of our local businesses, food, and events, in the city and abroad.
Education and Enhancement
Another facet of the work of Impact Austin is an emphasis on having a highly engaged community, and being well informed is a key facet of that involvement. Impact Austin works with local stakeholders to assist in providing platforms for the community to learn more about what is happening in their city, as well as opportunities to ask questions, and provide feedback on big ideas and projects that will enhance our day to day lives. From listening sessions and town hall meetings, to popping up a booth and a local festival or event, we can be there to help.
The Impact Austin Steering Committee
The Impact Austin Steering Committee is a group of key community stakeholders from across the spectrum of organizations and businesses here in Austin. This group helps to guide the decisions of the organization, as well as providing experience, knowledge, and resources to Impact Austin and the projects we work on.