Business, city officials discuss impact of downtown Fort Wayne DORA

Business, city officials discuss impact of downtown Fort Wayne DORA

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- Fort Wayne's first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) has been in effect for nearly one year, and since its launch on Cinco de Mayo in 2024, the DORA has been utilized by several businesses and parks in the downtown area. Andrea Robinson, economic development administrator with the City of Fort Wayne, said city officials have not had to address the DORA much, which she described as a "best-case scenario." "Ther…

DORA DRAMA: Downtown Kent bars and restaurants fight to keep Franklin Avenue closed to vehicle traffic

For the last several years, News 5 has been telling you about a street in downtown Kent shutting down for the summer season to give people a place to grab carry-out and enjoy dinner and drinks outdoors. Franklin Avenue closing to make way for outdoor dining area in KentRELATED: Franklin Avenue closing to make way for outdoor dining area in downtown KentBut now the city is proposing to keep Franklin Avenue open year-round, leaving some business o…