NOBLESVILLE, IN (July 25, 2024) – The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved the City of Noblesville’s ordinance to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in downtown Noblesville, the first in Hamilton County. In April, the Noblesville Common Council unanimously approved Ordinance #09-04-24 in accordance with IC 7.1-3.31.
“I applaud the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission for approving the DORA District for the City of Noblesville. The district will increase foot traffic, tourism, and spending in the downtown, building on our commitment to supporting our small, locally-owned businesses,” said Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen. “The city has worked closely with local stakeholders, including Noblesville Police Department, to ensure the district is enjoyed safely and responsibly by our community, visitors, and business owners.”
“Having experienced a DORA before, it makes visiting downtown Noblesville a lot more inviting and relaxing. To have the ease and comfort of being able to walk around and experience all of our amazing downtown shopping, restaurants and events versus being confined in one place makes the downtown Noblesville DORA a wonderful activation,” said Kari Clouse, Owner, Karisma Boutique.
“The DORA district will showcase our downtown square and surrounding area as a social, walkable area with plenty of entertainment, shopping and dining for every occasion. We tried to design every part of our new restaurant to complement that vibrancy with modern and social at the core, while still holding true to the classic character of the heart of the historic downtown,” said Willie Neiberger, Director of Operations, The Courthouse Club.
The downtown Noblesville DORA will be operational this fall. For more information on Noblesville’s DORA District, visit https://www.noblesville.in.gov/dora.
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About the City of Noblesville:
Noblesville is the 9th largest city in Indiana, home to more than 75,000 residents, and the county seat in Hamilton County, Indiana. Just north of Indianapolis, the growing city is known for its nationally recognized public schools, extensive public park system, Hamilton Town Center, and the outdoor music venue Ruoff Music Center.
