Raleigh's social district expands to include the popular Warehouse District
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Raleigh's social district now spans several more blocks of downtown.
Driving the news: As of yesterday, downtown visitors can carry beverages to Nash Square, Morgan Street Food Hall and other parts of the Warehouse District.
- The original district was contained to Fayetteville Street, stretching from the historic City Market District to Union Station.
Flashback: The city's social district went into effect for the first time just a year ago, allowing restaurant and bar-goers to carry specially marked open containers on the streets of downtown.
Why it matters: The goal of the project was to increase foot traffic and reinvigorate parts of downtown, which has seen one of the slowest recoveries from the pandemic in the country.
Details: Between 10am and 10pm, participating businesses can distribute branded to-go drinks that can be carried along designated city streets and into non-ABC businesses where they're permitted.
- Patrons cannot bring their own alcoholic beverages to the district.