INDIANAPOLIS Could Irvington become home to Indianapolis' first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA? The plan to take drinks outside in a very limited area moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday night.

The City-County Council's Rules and Public Action Committee unanimously recommended the creation of an Irvington DORA on Washington Street between Ritter Avenue and Audobon Road, with an extension down Audobon to Bonna Avenue.

Councilor Andy Nielsen, who represents Irvington, presented the plan in Tuesday's committee meeting. It would allow for someone to leave a bar or restaurant in the DORA with a compostable cup with either 16 oz. of beer, 12 oz. of wine, or a 10 oz. mixed drink.

"I want to be really clear on what we're trying to do here, and that's to level the playing f

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