CULVER — The town of Culver has become the latest community to approve a DORA, or a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, in the downtown.
The measure passed unanimously with overwhelming public support during the public meeting. No attendees spoke against the measure.
A DORA is a state-authorized district where adults 21 and older can purchase alcoholic beverages from participating vendors and consume them outdoors within specifically marked boundaries. Authorized in Indiana in 2023, over 50 Hoosier communities have adopted these zones to boost downtown foot traffic and support local businesses.
Culver joins Rochester, Goshen and Warsaw as towns with a DORA.
