City Hall

Wow! Calling all photographers! The Austin city hall is a stunning piece of architecture. The whole time we strolled around the exterior, we kept saying how beautiful it would be for a civil wedding ceremony. The stone details on the exterior is so rustic and classy. Beautiful greenery as well. Nice spot to read a book or just hang out and have a chat. Also a great spot for an impromptu photo shoot!

First time being inside city hall and wow it's pretty nice. Got to vote early and the wait wasn't bad at all. Need to hit up the gift shop next time.

These images are on the property of my place of business. This was not a daily occurrence until the last year, and never at all before the last five years. It is sad that this once beautiful, community minded area has come to this. We are vigilant to take measures because we are afraid for our employee's safety. We now lock the clearly marked staff entrances due vagrants entering. Just this morning I placed a note on a cart full of clothing and bedding asking them to remove their junk from private property. The cart was parked behind our shed where there are two no trespassing signs clearly visible. I walked carefully to avoid the human defecation on the ground near the cart. In the past I have called 311, been in contact with police, and they can't do much due to the high crime in Austin and less staff and funds, so I don't bother calling anymore. This is not the Austin it was 10 years ago. It is very sad.

I visited here in a Saturday. It was closed. So, I was unable to check what's the city hall is all about. I was there for the first time, so the underground parking directions were a little confusing. However, the security guard who was there was really helpful and gave the correct directions.

Pretty cool building and garden, contemporary and environment friendly, neat sculpture.

Really? Camping in front of the austin city hall

This is the spot where Austin started it's urban renewal. The building is just as fun on the inside as the outside. It is open to the public and there are rotating art diplays in the public areas at least part of the year. If you haven't been in to marvel at the architecture, well it's about time. You can also take a tour but it has to be arranged in advance. Definitely not your stuffy old county seat.

Everything I've ever had at Austin Java has been delicious. I love their outdoor patio here, we enjoy taking our pooch because they provide water bowls and great people watching!

I like Austin Java for good coffee, bites and an extremely friendly staff. The prices are also good. I however prefer the location on 12th and lamar which has a much more laid-back and homey feel not that this location isn't pretty low-key too. It's just that you must posses the key to get into the bathroom.

Beautiful public building featuring the People's Art Gallery which rotates out works yearly. This is the seat of government for the City of Austin and where the City Council and Mayor meet. Their offices are also located on-site.