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Más de dos horas para estar en una terraza en Barcelona por la noche

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 29, 2020
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Hasta dos horas y media de espera para conseguir una mesa en una de las 5.500 terrazas reabiertas en la ciudad Source: Más de dos horas para estar en una terraza en Barcelona por la […]

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Nightlife workers speak out about living and working through COVID-19 – ABC News

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 28, 2020
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Over 7 million hospitality workers were laid off in April, putting the future of nightlife in serious jeopardy. Source: Nightlife workers speak out about living and working through COVID-19 – ABC News

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How will we party post-pandemic? – CNN Style

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 28, 2020
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Club culture has often provided an escape in times of unrest, but the coronavirus spells trouble for nightlife. How can people safely hit the dance floor while respecting new social distancing measures? Source: How will […]

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France: Hautes-Alpes : l’éclairage nocturne de Briançon de retour à la normale | D!CI TV & Radio

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 28, 2020
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Les services techniques de la ville de Briançon vont reprogrammer l’éclairage public pour une extinction des lumières de 2h à 5h du matin. Source: Hautes-Alpes : l’éclairage nocturne de Briançon de retour à la normale […]

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China: Night-time economy flourishes in Qingdao

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 28, 2020
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Qingdao was ranked fourth in terms of night-time consumption in 2019 in the country, according to a report jointly released by Tencent and L.W. Institute. Source: Night-time economy flourishes in Qingdao

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RA: The Chengdu Nightclub Reviving Sichuan’s Shut-Down Scene

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 27, 2020
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Despite government closures and the recent setbacks of COVID-19, Chengdu has become a home for techno in China. Harriet Shepherd heads to one club that stands above the rest. Source: RA: The Chengdu Nightclub Reviving […]

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Surprisingly bipartisan effort out of Texas for US congress to include live event venues in future relief packages. – NIGHTTIME.ORG

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 27, 2020
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U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) led 40 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter today to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) asking them to […]

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The Latest: Bars with outdoor seating open in Spanish cities – KNBN NewsCenter1

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 26, 2020
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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or […]

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Houston, Texas: Coronavirus hot spots in homeless shelters highlight challenges unsheltered resident face | WOAI

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 26, 2020
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Nursing homes, jails and prisons have become well-known locations for coronavirus outbreaks, but Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has identified another major hotspot for COVID-19 cases in his city: homeless shelters. Speaking at a Houston food […]

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New York City: Keep Subways Closed Overnight to Expedite System Modernization

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on May 26, 2020
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Governor Cuomo discusses subways during coronavirus (photo: governor’s office)The MTA’s recent institution of overnight closure of the subways has attracted a tremendous amount of attention and criticism from advocates for homeless people and many transit […]

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Media Links

  • Miami: Bares ocultos y exclusividad: nueva vida nocturna | El Nuevo Herald

    June 13, 2026
  • Toulouse: Une grande ville française va instaurer un couvre-feu pour les mineurs lors de matchs « à risque » de la Coupe du monde – Le Soir

    June 11, 2026
  • Izakaya economics: Japan’s traditional night out fights tooth and ale for survival | Japan | The Guardian

    June 9, 2026
  • Ho Chi Minh City seeks to unlock potential of night-time economy

    June 7, 2026
  • Poland: Warsaw expands nighttime alcohol ban in bid to improve public safety

    June 6, 2026
  • UK: Hull Street Angels volunteer to keep people safe at night

    June 5, 2026
  • US: In US first, Petoskey passes rules to crack down on light pollution – Bridge Michigan

    June 5, 2026
  • DIACRITIK Virginie Gautier : L’obscurité si densément peuplée (Recours à la nuit)

    June 4, 2026
  • Germany: El gobierno alemán reclasificará los clubs como espacios culturales para frenar su cierre masivo – – Mixmag Spain

    June 1, 2026
  • Why Indian Cities Need Night Parks: Extending the Right to the City Beyond Sunset

    June 1, 2026
  • France – À Bolbec, l’éclairage public revient progressivement grâce aux LED – Paris Normandie

    May 31, 2026
  • UK: West Midlands Mayor unveils plan to boost night time economy

    May 29, 2026
  • Vietnam: Une zone économique nocturne spéciale va «surgir» à Hô Chi Minh-Ville.

    May 29, 2026
  • Alcool: Mesure forte contre les touristes ivres en Croatie – Blick

    May 29, 2026
  • France: Quimper : une “guinguette party” pour montrer comment concilier vie nocturne et tranquillité urbaine | ICI

    May 29, 2026
  • Amnesia Ibiza – España de Noche premia a Amnesia Ibiza por su historia y contribución a la cultura de ocio nocturno

    May 27, 2026
  • Australia: Night-time economy experts in Hobart to discuss how city can flourish after dark – ABC listen

    May 27, 2026
  • Trading Vibes For Strategy: The Necessary Evolution of the U.S. “Night Mayor”

    May 27, 2026
  • Francel: Les Noctambules d’Avignon : Quand le tourisme patrimonial se réinvente par la nuit – Ecomnews

    May 27, 2026
  • Quebec: Les choses roulent rondement chez Groupe Meloche qui compte sur les immigrants pour les quarts de nuit | Le Devoir

    May 26, 2026

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  • The Urban Night
  • Progressive Geographies
  • deviantleisure
  • Armando Silva
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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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