The information shared on this page is no longer being updated. For more information about Imagine Austin and its ongoing update, please visit speakupaustin.org/ImagineAustin View the results of the indicators associated with the Grow Austin's Economy by Investing in our Workforce, Education Systems, Entrepreneurs, and Local Businesses Priority Program of Imagine Austin.

The information shared on this page is no longer being updated. For more information about Imagine Austin and its ongoing update, please visit speakupaustin.org/ImagineAustin This dataset contains the results of the Imagine Austin indicators. Results, descriptions, data sources, and methodology are subject to change. The complete results of the Imagine Austin indicators including an analysis of the results and visualizations are available as part of the Imagine Austin indicator dashboard and Imagine Austin Year 5 Progress Report.

The information shared on this page is no longer being updated. For more information about Imagine Austin and its ongoing update, please visit speakupaustin.org/ImagineAustin This page acts as a directory for the 41 Imagine Austin indicators. From this page you can view the indicator results by choosing the priority program with which they most closely align.

The information shared on this page is no longer being updated. For more information about Imagine Austin and its ongoing update, please visit speakupaustin.org/ImagineAustin Curious about our progress in the population and jobs forecast? Learn more here. Please visit austintexas.gov/demographics for the most up-to-date information on these data.

The information shared on this page is no longer being updated. For more information about Imagine Austin and its ongoing update, please visit speakupaustin.org/ImagineAustin View the results of the indicators associated with the Use Green Infrastructure to Protect Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Integrate Nature into the City Priority Program of Imagine Austin.

The Austin Music Census data, including the reports from 2015 to present.

The information shared on this page is no longer being updated. For more information about Imagine Austin and its ongoing update, please visit speakupaustin.org/ImagineAustin View the results of the indicators associated with the Develop and Maintain Household Affordability throughout Austin Priority Program of Imagine Austin.

Median earnings of creative sector occupations tells us how much Austin's artists, musicians, and related creative sector workers are earning per hour. It shows us whether our city's artists and creative sector workers can afford to live and work in Austin. This data reflects metric CLL.B1 within the City of Austin's Strategic Direction 2023. This metric is meant to inform City efforts in pursuing the Culture and Lifelong Learning Strategic Outcome. The complete metric title is "Median earnings of metro-area creative sector occupations (as defined by specific Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classifications System [SOC] codes)" Data was gathered directly from the Creative Vitality Suite (cvsuite.org), a subscription-based online research-based, economic development tool that provides creative economy data and reporting. Data extracted from CVSuite software's data analysis from the following sources: Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, National Center for Charitable Statistics.

The City of Austin receives 7% of the Hotel Occupancy Tax. The City, by ordinance, divides this tax revenue among cultural arts, live music, heritage preservation and the Austin Convention Center to produce experiences for tourists and local audiences. This dataset represents the majority of the 15% dedicated to contracts with cultural artists and non-profits. View more details and insights related to this data set on the story page: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/Cultural-Funding-Awards/q9hf-a4mc/

Explanation of the ways in which the Economic Development Department amplified creative industries in 2022