Austin- Revitalization -Authority

ARA’s mission is to engage in commercial, residential and cultural development that promotes community well-being, while respecting the people, institutions and history of East Austin and other underserved communities.
ARA’s vision is to maintain our commitment to and support of underserved communities which creates neighborhoods that are more attractive with vibrant business corridors and distinct cultural assets.
ARA’s values guide how the organization will operate to achieve its vision and mission. These values are:

Integrity
Professionalism
Quality
Respect
Partnership
Commitment
Teamwork

Through ARA, the community developed the Central East Austin Master Plan which guides development of the area bounded by IH-35, Airport Blvd, E. 7th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and guided by the E.11th and 12th Streets Community Redevelopment Plan which guides development of the 11th Street and 12th Street corridors. While our initial funding came from the City of Aus