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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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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
  • Uncategorized

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: Le Croisic. Coupure nocturne et modernisation de l’éclairage public : de belles économies

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on February 24, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Source: Le Croisic. Coupure nocturne et modernisation de l’éclairage public : de belles économies

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Media Links

  • France: La nouvelle municipalité de Clermont-Ferrand rétablit l’éclairage nocturne dès ce vendredi – La Montagne

    April 3, 2026
  • La oscuridad como herramienta de proyecto

    April 1, 2026
  • France: L’éclairage public rétablit la nuit dans cette ville de Seine-et-Marne, une décision qui divise

    March 31, 2026
  • Chinese cities redefine urban culture in a time of global uncertainty – CGTN

    March 30, 2026
  • Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar | The Seattle Times

    March 30, 2026
  • Night glow of Indian cities reveals link between inequality and crime: IIT study

    March 29, 2026
  • Vie nocturne : Montréal autorise 21 établissements à fermer plus tard | Radio-Canada

    March 29, 2026
  • Vie nocturne – L’administration Martinez Ferrada lance la certification Nuits Montréal pour mieux encadrer et faire rayonner sa vie nocturne

    March 28, 2026
  • Une vingtaine d’établissements seront certifiés «Nuits Montréal»

    March 28, 2026
  • Protecting Night Skies from Light Pollution – Door County Pulse

    March 26, 2026
  • US: Nashville ‘Night Mayor’ on how night life has evolved beyond Broadway

    March 25, 2026
  • L’économie nocturne de Hô Chi Minh-Ville ne se résume pas aux marchés nocturnes ou aux pubs.

    March 25, 2026
  • La clé d’une percée dans l’économie nocturne de Hanoï.

    March 22, 2026
  • ‘They were comparing me to Bonnie Blue’: the disturbing rise of nightlife content | Women | The Guardian

    March 18, 2026
  • NY could go dark at night one day: Here’s how

    March 17, 2026
  • Why Dark Sky Tourism and Astrotourism Are Growing

    March 17, 2026
  • Willie’s Clubhouse brings an elevated billiards, darts, and cocktail lounge to downtown Montreal – The Main

    March 16, 2026
  • Vie nocturne à São Paulo : pourquoi la ville est en train de devenir la capitale mondiale des nuits tardives

    March 15, 2026
  • Vie nocturne à São Paulo : le centre-ville revient en force (bars secrets, rooftops, afters)

    March 10, 2026
  • Valencia: El ocio nocturno pide a la Generalitat más transporte y que el nuevo decreto permita la convivencia de taxis y VTC | Valencia Plaza

    March 9, 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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