Save Fairy Alley

A community powered campaign to protect neighborhood art and Austin’s creative identity.

This is about more than one painted alley. It is about:

  • How our tax dollars are spent

  • Whether community voices and public space are valued

  • Whether children’s joy and neighborhood identity count as “real” priorities

While many streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes still need basic safety improvements, removing a beloved, low cost, city approved art space sends the wrong message. We are asking leaders to listen to the community and approve an exemption that keeps Fairy Alley intact.

Take Action

  • Email City Council

    Now is the time to let City Council know this space matters.

    Email All Council Members
    https://www.austintexas.gov/email/all-council-members

  • Contact TxDOT Leadership

    Ask TxDOT to approve the City of Austin’s exemption request for Fairy Alley.

    Contact details:
    Tucker Ferguson, P.E.
    District Engineer, TxDOT Austin District
    📧 Tucker.Ferguson@txdot.gov
    📞 (512) 832-8022

  • File a TxDOT Complaint

    Share your feedback directly with TxDOT about the impact of this policy on neighborhood art.

    Submit a Complaint
    https://www.txdot.gov/about/contact-us/complaints.html

  • Share on Social Media

    Whatever platforms you use, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Nextdoor, Substack, X, now is the time to use them.

    This is not only about Fairy Alley. It is about reminding elected officials that we are paying attention and these are our tax dollars.

    When you post, tag:

    @GregAbbott_TX
    @TxDOT
    @AustinTexasGov
    @MayorKirkWatson
    @USDOT

    Suggested hashtags:
    #SaveFairyAlley #KeepAustinCreative #CommunityArtMatters

  • Short Social Post

    Fairy Alley is a beloved neighborhood art space that brings joy to kids and families every day. It is safe, city approved, and harms no one.

    Repaving it while real safety issues go unfixed is a misuse of tax dollars and a loss for our community.

    I am asking TxDOT to approve the City of Austin’s exemption request and keep Fairy Alley intact.
    #SaveFairyAlley #KeepAustinCreative

  • Subject: Please Approve the Fairy Alley Exemption

    Hi, my name is ________ and I am an Austin resident.

    I am writing to request that TxDOT approve the City of Austin’s exemption request for Fairy Alley. This space is safe, family friendly, and deeply valued by the community. Repaving it would erase a joyful, city approved project that harms no one, while many other infrastructure needs remain unmet.

    Please work with the neighborhood instead of against it and protect Fairy Alley.

    Thank you for your time,

  • Hi, my name is ________. I live in Austin.

    I am calling with concerns about the potential repaving of Fairy Alley and other city approved neighborhood art projects. Fairy Alley brings joy, creativity, and connection to our community and harms no one. At a time when many streets and sidewalks need real safety improvements, spending money to erase a beloved community space feels wasteful and unnecessary.

    I am asking TxDOT to approve the City’s exemption request and keep Fairy Alley intact.

    Thank you.

Join the Fairy Alley
Working Group

Donate to the Community Builders Fund.

This is grassroots work. No one is paying for the flyers, coloring sheets, art days, or community organizing except neighbors who care.

If you want to help sustain these efforts, please support the Community Builders Fund. The fund is managed by the nonprofit Atlas for Democracy, and all contributions are tax deductible.

Even 5 dollars helps us host more events, support new ideas, and keep bringing joy into this fight.

Donate to the Community Builders Fund