Indianapolis Irvington neighborhood is considering its first designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA), aimed at boosting local businesses during events like the Irvington Halloween Festival. Spearheaded by City-County Councilor Andy Nielsen, the DORA would allow alcoholic drinks from participating businesses within a specific district. Despite concerns from residents about potential safety issues and public intoxication, officials in other Indiana cities with DORAs report no significant increase in safety issues. The Irvington DORAs boundaries were adjusted to exclude many homes, focusing on Washington Street and Bonna Avenue, to address resident concerns and strengthen local business connections.

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