Proposed social district in Durham would allow you to carry open alcoholLeonardo Williams was pleasantly surprised one evening when, while vacationing in Savannah, a bartender let him know that he could enjoy his drink outdoors. “I thought it would be, you know, just something cool to have in Durham,” Williams said. A March 2022 survey of 93 business owners revealed that nearly 80% endorsed a downtown social district. “I want to be very clear that the social district does not supersede ABC laws. He added, “I think it’s going to draw people from all over to come to Durham.”Above: A proposed social district would allow people to walk around with open containers of alcohol in downtown Durham.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 25, 2022 18:15 UTC