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Estonia: Tallinn releases new guide to create sexual harrassment-free nightlife | News | ERR

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 29, 2024
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The City of Tallinn, in collaboration with the Estonian Social Insurance Board, has published a new guide entitled “Sexual Harassment-Free Nightlife. The guide, which was inspired by the Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter […]

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UK: Night tsar Amy Lamé hits back at critics and defends her London record | Evening Standard

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 29, 2024
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Critics have questioned whether Amy Lamé’s work justifies her £117,000 pay packet Source: Night tsar Amy Lamé hits back at critics and defends her London record | Evening Standard

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UK: Lichfield’s commitment to offering the safest and most vibrant night-time economy in the region backed by partnership bid for Purple Flag status

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 29, 2024
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Lichfield District Council and its key partners are seeking recognition for the safety and vibrancy of the city in the evening by bidding for the prestigious Purple Flag status. Source: Lichfield’s commitment to offering the […]

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Spain: ‘Nocturna. Arquitectura del insomnio’, danza de primera en el Gran Teatro | Manzanares

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 29, 2024
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Source: ‘Nocturna. Arquitectura del insomnio’, danza de primera en el Gran Teatro | Manzanares

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China: Nighttime Economy Attracts Influential Creators, Sparks Urban Vitality | ichongqing

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 28, 2024
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As night descends, the scent of fresh street food permeates Minxin Jiayuan Night Market, a lively hub beloved by locals and tourists alike, embodying Chongqing’s vibrant nocturnal energy. Source: Nighttime Economy Attracts Influential Creators, Sparks […]

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Ireland: Limerick City and County Council Apponts New Night Time Economy Advisor | Limerick.ie

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 28, 2024
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Limerick City and County Council is delighted to announce the appointment of a Night Time Economy Advisor. Ashlene Reyburn will bring a fresh perspective to the role having recently taken up residence in Limerick city […]

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Philadelphia: The Night Mayor Will Take Your Call Now

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 28, 2024
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Eighteen months after Philly’s first Nighttime Economy Director started, the industry that generates $2.5 billion in wages is still waiting Source: The Night Mayor Will Take Your Call Now

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Australia: How to make Brisbane a true world city – 24 hours a day

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 28, 2024
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The best international cities rarely stick to traditional hours of trade. But are we doing enough to support Brisbane’s night-time economy? Source: How to make Brisbane a true world city – 24 hours a day

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China: New zones help push nighttime economy – Chinadaily.com.cn

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 28, 2024
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The nighttime economy, spanning the dining, tourism and leisure sectors, has emerged as a new driving force for economic growth nationwide. Regions are swiftly developing unique nighttime economic hubs tailored to various industries. Source: New […]

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UK: Restrictions on opening new bars and restaurants in Bristol city centre could be lifted – Bristol Live

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 26, 2024
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Public opinion appears to be split on whether the rules unfairly hamper Bristol’s nightlife or make the city centre safer Source: Restrictions on opening new bars and restaurants in Bristol city centre could be lifted […]

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  • France: À Harfleur, l’éclairage nocturne a fait son retour après les municipales… mais à quel coût ?

    April 24, 2026
  • France: “On n’a pas de communes qui nous demandent de rallumer” : le pari réussi de l’extinction nocturne dans la Vienne

    April 24, 2026
  • France: Mouy. La ville rallume les lumières la nuit et supprime des bancs en centre-ville – Oise Hebdo

    April 23, 2026
  • Cities turn streetlights red to protect nocturnal ecosystems | PBS News

    April 22, 2026
  • Mexico: Regresa la vida nocturna: Culiacán se reactiva tras meses de violenciaGrupo Milenio

    April 22, 2026
  • France: Personnes ivres et regroupements la nuit : ce maire de l’Oise prend des mesures fortes

    April 21, 2026
  • France: Basic Fit H24, épicerie, resto nocturne… La nuit existe-t-elle encore en ville ?

    April 21, 2026
  • Light pollution (1/2): “the extinction of nighttime public lighting has no effect on delinquency, opposition is linked to a feeling of insecurity” – Veritas News

    April 19, 2026
  • Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather

    April 19, 2026
  • Canada: Concordia study finds park design affects cooling differently by day and night | EurekAlert!

    April 19, 2026
  • France – Nuitchâtel : une association mobilisée contre la pollution lumineuse – La Télé

    April 19, 2026
  • Switzerland – Yverdon: des médiateurs nocturnes veillent depuis dix ans

    April 17, 2026
  • France – Bordeaux : le retour de l’éclairage nocturne dans toutes les rues dès ce jeudi 16 avril

    April 17, 2026
  • Barcelona Doubles Tourist-Accommodation Tax, Pushing Nightly Levy to €12–14

    April 15, 2026
  • Spain: Prohibir la venta de alcohol nocturna en las licorerías 24 horas: la propuesta de la FRAVM al Gobierno de Ayuso en la LIDER | Somos Madrid

    April 14, 2026
  • La cultura de la luz

    April 14, 2026
  • ‘It’s not just about the stars:’ International Dark Sky Week in San Diego is a celebration of the night sky – San Diego Union-Tribune

    April 13, 2026
  • France: Comment l’éclairage public est devenu une question politique : pourquoi ces villes rallument la nuit ? – L’Écho Républicain

    April 12, 2026
  • France: Metz. Charte, dialogue… Quelle méthode pour encadrer la vie nocturne ?

    April 11, 2026
  • Ireland: Pilot grant scheme launched to boost night time economy – Donegal Daily

    April 10, 2026

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THE SPECTRE LIBRARY PRESENTS: The Pulp and Paperback Fiction Reader

Reading and reviewing rare vintage fiction stories

Urban Audiovisual Festival

UAF

Backlots

Night Time Economy

An interdisciplinary research project on cities and the night.

Dr. Stephen Luis Vilaseca

Investigating art and politics in urban space

The Urban Night

An interdisciplinary research project on cities and the night.

Progressive Geographies

Thinking about place and power - a site written and curated by Stuart Elden

deviantleisure

exploring the boundaries of leisure and crime

Armando Silva

Just another WordPress.com weblog

Toby Bennett

Urban Sound Space

researching music-making in Wellington and Copenhagen

C'est toi ma Ville

Mon regard sur Montréal

Geografia Crítica

Laboratório de Prática de Ensino para professores de Geografia

nocionescomunes.wordpress.com/

urbanculturalstudies

the culture(s) of cities... space, time and urban everyday life

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