Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What makes a place feel like Austin?
In this episode of City At Your Service, host Jonathan Thomas sits down with Matthew Schmidt and Donald Jackson from the Austin Economic Development Department to break down how Austin’s Cultural District program works, why it was created, and how communities can take the lead in preserving culture while supporting local businesses.
Whether you’re a resident, artist, small business owner, or just curious about how Austin protects what makes it Austin, this conversation offers an inside look at culture-driven community development.
austintexas.gov/economicdevelopment
What makes a place feel like Austin?
In this episode of City At Your Service, host Jonathan Thomas sits down with Matthew Schmidt and Donald Jackson from the Austin Economic Development Department to break down how Austin’s Cultural District program works, why it was created, and how communities can take the lead in preserving culture while supporting local businesses.
Whether you’re a resident, artist, small business owner, or just curious about how Austin protects what makes it Austin, this conversation offers an inside look at culture-driven community development.
austintexas.gov/economicdevelopment
