The need for day care facilities in or near Downtown is recognized. Some facilities are being provided by organizations such as churches. The State of Texas has recently opened a center for the use of State employees at Fifteenth Street and Lavaca. The University of Texas will provide on-campus facilities for faculty, students and employees. To address the needs of City workers, nonaffiliated employees and other government workers, the Health and Human Services Department is coordinating with Travis County and the Austin Independent School District to explore the feasibility of combining resources.
Various sites are under consideration.
Private contractors have offered services for child care in hotels accommodating visitors. Beautification as a marketing tool should be encouraged. It is suggested that there should be a special police district for the Downtown area. This necessity will increase with the opening of the Convention Center. Special identifying uniforms as an aid to visitors might be considered.