{"id":117340,"date":"2025-05-21T16:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T20:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=117340"},"modified":"2025-05-21T16:29:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T20:29:32","slug":"new-haven-launches-designated-outdoor-refreshment-areas-dora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/05\/21\/new-haven-launches-designated-outdoor-refreshment-areas-dora\/","title":{"rendered":"New Haven Launches Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-1024x659.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"448\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-113415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-1024x659.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-696x448.jpg 696w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-1068x688.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner-652x420.jpg 652w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/tNew_Haven_banner.jpg 1087w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The City of New Haven Indiana is rolling out its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs).<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>City of New Haven news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>New Haven Launches Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Haven, Indiana (May 21, 2025) \u2014 Just in time for summer, the City of New Haven is rolling out its Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORAs).<\/p>\n<p>A DORA allows individuals aged 21 and up to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved establishments and carry and consume them outdoors, within the boundaries of the designated area.<\/p>\n<p>New Haven has two existing DORAs: the Downtown North DORA and the Downtown South DORA.<\/p>\n<p>The Downtown North DORA forms a loop starting at the northwest corner of Broadway and Powers Streets, heading south to Middle Street, west on Middle to Broadway, and north on Broadway back to the starting point. Additionally, it includes the section of Broadway Street from Middle Street south to just before the railroad crossing, encompassing properties on both sides of Broadway. The boundary stops north of the railroad crossing.<\/p>\n<p>The Downtown South DORA begins just south of the railroad crossing and north of Broadway and Hartzell Streets, then extends south along Broadway Street to Park Avenue, including properties on both sides of Broadway and on the south side of Park Avenue.<\/p>\n<p>Both DORAs will operate from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, except for Schnelker Park, which will operate from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Within those hours, patrons are welcome to stop in one of the approved vendors, grab a drink, and enjoy beautiful downtown New Haven and all of its amenities.<\/p>\n<p>But why implement a DORA?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe these DORAs will further highlight our vibrant downtown district by allowing people a space to comfortably and responsibly enjoy a drink while supporting local businesses, spending time in public spaces, and socializing with friends and family,\u201d said New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do these DORAs promote patronage of local food and retail establishments, but they also encourage greater engagement opportunities in the area. Additionally, this move creates an easier process for local organizations looking to host events in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The DORAs will officially go into effect on Friday, May 23, 2025, kicking off with a toast from Mayor McMichael at Rack &#038; Helen\u2019s Bar in Grill in downtown New Haven at 5 p.m. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About City of New Haven<\/strong><br \/>\nNew Haven is a vibrant community of over 16,500 people in Eastern Allen County. New Haven prides itself as a community that serves. The McMichael administration is focused on making New Haven the best place to live, work, play, run a business, and visit in Northeast Indiana. More information can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newhaven.in.gov\/\">City\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/20210204\/233740.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"New Haven Mayor Steven McMichael at the news conference announcing opposition to Mayor Tom Henry&#039;s proposed Allen County Supplemental Food and Beverage Tax increase. 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