Austin’s newly unveiled city logo is already sparking criticism, with some residents saying it looks a little too familiar.
The design, a wavy blue-and-green “A” meant to symbolize hills, rivers, and bridges, is part of a $1.1 million rebranding effort to unify the city’s government identity. But critics quickly noticed its resemblance to Dallas’s own stylized blue “D,” which features a green leaf at its center.
Dallas’s logo, created in 1972, is often praised as one of the strongest city logos in the country, balancing simplicity with a nod to growth and sustainability. For more than 50 years, the emblem has become a recognizable part of Dallas’s civic identity…