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Everything you need to know about DORAs

The adult beverage-friendly districts are spreading across central Indiana. Here’s the 411 on where they’re headed and what they could mean for your neighborhood.

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DORAs will allow customers to leave local businesses with open alcohol containers purchased on-site.

Photo by INDYtoday team

It’s time to talk about DORA — no, not the explorer.

DORA stands for designated outdoor refreshment area — a concept that’s been spreading rapidly across the state since Indiana legalized it last summer. Within a DORA, people 21+ can buy alcohol in a specially marked cup and venture outside with their drink to stroll, socialize, and shop.

Click the links below for maps of areas which have already approved or are in the process of approving DORAs:

Proponents believe that DORAs will boost revenue for local businesses + bolster a greater sense of community. Opponents are concerned about waste caused by the new cups (several DORAs are looking into biodegradable containers) and monitoring consumption along the area borders.

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