Charlotte’s City Council has just voted to approve our region’s first ‘Social District‘ for Plaza Midwood.
The new district allows individuals to “open carry” alcoholic beverages on public walkways and streets within a defined area.
The City specifically approved the following regarding the new Plaza Midwood Social District:
- The district is located from Louise Avenue/10th Street to Morningside Drive along Central Avenue in the east/west directions. The district stretches from Chesterfield Avenue to near Hamorton Place along Pecan Avenue in the north/south direction.
- The district proposes to operate Monday-Sunday, 10AM-10PM.
- The applicant and other participating members will fund the initial setup of the district and any ongoing expenditures related to the district.
- Ongoing management of the district will be performed by a committee consisting of members representing the merchant’s association and the surrounding neighborhood associations.
- The district intends to utilize reusable stainless-steel cups with the required logos in a partnership with Envision Charlotte.
The decision to establish this social district was made with a 9-2 vote, with council members Lawana Slack-Mayfield and Renee Johnson opposing.
Councilwoman Dante Anderson, representing Plaza Midwood’s District 1, said the district will likely kick off in early December.
