COVINGTON, Ky. —

Covington could soon have its own DORA zone.

City leaders are sharing plans for a "Common Consumption Area" at a meeting Tuesday, inviting neighbors and business owners to weigh in. Advertisement

"The whole focus is to continue to stimulate economic growth, to bring more businesses, which means more employees, which means more revenue for the city," said Tim Acri, the Covington commissioner behind the proposal. He says upcoming construction projects that will impact bridge traffic could cause a dip in business, explaining that this plan could help mitigate that.

Among those in favor of the idea is restaurant owner Mitch Arens.

"I think bringing this opportunity in for people to be able to stroll, in us to collaborate with all the businesses and create these events, g

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