Effort underway to create space in Delano for people to carry, drink alcohol outside

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – There’s an effort underway in Wichita’s Delano District to declare a portion of the neighborhood a common consumption area. This would allow people to carry and drink alcohol publicly within a designated area.

Delano business owners report hearing a lot of buzz about the potential change from their customers. It’s an idea they think could be beneficial to the community. Delano has become a downtown staple for Wichita when it comes to community events and nightlife. Now, it could be the first in Sedgwick County to become a common area for consumption.

The proposed area would be in downtown Delano, stretching from the river all the way down to Seneca…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS