# Downtown LA Proposes Public Drinking Zones

> LA council votes to test public drinking areas in high-crime downtown.
- Title: Downtown LA Proposes Public Drinking Zones · California Post
- Summary: LA council votes to test public drinking areas in high-crime downtown. LA council approves study for public drinking zones in downtown to boost economy…
- Keywords: downtown la, entertainment zones, public drinking, los angeles city council, alcohol regulations, crime rate, news, entertainment, Downtown, Proposes, Public, Drinking
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/us-news/downtown-la-could-see-new-entertainment-zones-with-public-drinking
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:56:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: downtown la, entertainment zones, public drinking, los angeles city council, alcohol regulations, crime rate, news, entertainment
## LA council votes
LA council voted 12-0 to study public drinking zones in downtown LA.
## 62% crime rate
Downtown LA crime rate is 62% above national average.
## 60-day study period
City planners have 60 days to report on feasibility of entertainment zones.
## Public drinking zones
Adults can buy alcohol from bars and drink outdoors in specific zones.
## Key takeaway

LA council approves study for public drinking zones in downtown to boost economy without increasing crime.