South Side Tests Street Fest for Safety

The South Side is launching “Street Fest” this summer — shutting down East Carson Street between 12th and 18th streets every Friday and Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Designed to boost safety and create a more controlled, enjoyable atmosphere during peak weekend hours, this bold urban experiment marks a first for the area. Community reactions are mixed, with hopes for improved safety and concerns over traffic and local businesses. It’s a summer-long test that could reshape how the neighborhood functions late at night — and everyone’s watching. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/048c84ad73232971