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Property developers trying to create buzz for open-air shopping districts are lobbying regulators to relax open-container rules and allow patrons to walk around streets and parks with alcoholic beverages in hand.
As landlords hustle to get customers into their properties, they are looking to tap into growing demand for food-and-drink experiences. The hope: that lively atmospheres will encourage patrons to linger and shop.
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