Name: Issues Over Lunch - Our Future 35: Vision to Reality
Start: 2025-02-04T11:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-04T13:30:00-06:00
Location: Austin Marriott Downtown

Join us for an enlightening conversation with experts to share lessons learned as we move the Our Future 35 project from vision to reality.
About this Event

The reconstruction of I-35 through central Austin presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect our community with 30 acres of land—caps and stitches—above the highway. This ambitious endeavor aims to knit our city together, transforming a historic divide into a vibrant, inclusive space for all Austinites.

The Downtown Austin Alliance and the City of Austin have collaborated for years with diverse leaders and community members to craft a shared vision for the Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch Project. This visionary initiative seeks to reimagine the I-35 corridor as a space that fosters connectivity, equity, and vitality.

After years of advocacy for funding, policies, and public support, we are nearing a pivotal moment: transitioning from vision to reality.

Join us for a dynamic conversation with industry experts who will share their insights and lessons learned—good, bad, and ugly—from implementing successful cap and stitch projects in their cities. Together, we'll explore what it takes to turn bold ideas into thriving community assets.

Speakers:

Kit Sawers, CEO of Klyde Warren Park
Rob Walters, Board Chair of Klyde Warren Park
April Allen, President & CEO of Southern Gateway Park

Moderator:

Melissa Barry, Chief Program Officer, Downtown Austin Alliance

Secure Your Sponsorship Today for a High-Impact Opportunity!

We are excited to offer exclusive sponsorship opportunities for this event. Align your brand with an audience of influential leaders while supporting an initiative that shapes our community's future. Sponsorship levels include:

BRONZE | $550

Branding on event signage, presentation, Eventbrite registration page, and social media.
Table of 10 seats at the event.

SILVER | $2,500

All Bronze benefits plus:
Recognition in press releases.

GOLD | $5,000

Premier branding on all event materials.
Recognition in press releases.
Opportunity to provide promotional material on each attendee's seat.
10 premier seats at the event.

PRESENTING | $10,000 (Only One Available)

5-minute speaking opportunity at the event.
Top-tier branding on all platforms, including our website.
Recognition in press releases.
Opportunity to provide promotional material on each attendee's seat.
10 premier seats at the event.

Act now to secure your sponsorship and enjoy maximum visibility. Sponsorship commitments must be finalized by January 28th to ensure branding inclusion in promotional materials.