ZIONSVILLE The Zionsville Town Council on Monday expanded the boundaries of the towns designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, to allow alcoholic beverages to be taken to nearby properties on Poplar Street and Elm Street, officials said.

The change was intended to include businesses that were originally left out of the DORA, which Zionsville launched on Main Street in April.

Abby Perry, owner of Abbys Garden Party, a plant shop and terrarium bar on Poplar Street, said the inclusion could boost foot traffic on her block. She has been on Main Street about a year.

"A lot of people think we are an actual bar, but what we are is a plant bar, Perry said. What that means is that you get to get your hands dirty and make a terrarium. "

Before the expansion, alcoholic drinks were not allowe

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