3 things to know about the new social district coming to downtown Concord this year
You’ll soon be able to drink your way through another part of the Charlotte area.
Since becoming legal in 2021, more than 30 cities and towns across the state have implemented open container areas, also known as social districts, including some around Charlotte, like Plaza Midwood, Huntersville and Davidson.
This year, Concord will be getting one, too.
In a unanimous vote, city council leaders agreed to designate a social district downtown, which would legally allow you to carry open alcoholic drinks from participating businesses and restaurants in the area.
Now that it’s been approved, plans are in the works for it to officially launch this summer. Here’s what to know about the newly approved social district coming to Concord, and what to expect:
When will Concord social district go into effect?
The social district is expected to launch August 1, as part of the completion of the Downtown Streetscape project, which has been under construction for the last year to bring new sidewalks, parking spaces, landscaping, space allotted for public art and outdoor restaurants, and other updates to the area.
What part of downtown will the social district be in?
Under the approved ordinance, the social district will include portions of Church Street, City Place, Market Street, McCachern Boulevard, Spring Street and Union Street, but excludes City Hall, the courthouse and government center.
What hours will the social district be open?
Once launched, you can walk through the social district with alcohol from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week.
There are some details relating to Concord’s social districts that have yet to be finalized, including posted signs indicating the boundaries of the social districts and special cups and/or stickers to be used for beverages while in the area.
This story was originally published February 9, 2024 at 3:59 PM.
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