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Haidilao revs up nighttime economy – Chinadaily.com.cn

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 13, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Hong Kong stock exchange-listed Haidilao, a Chinese mainland hotpot chain, has introduced several snack varieties at night fairs in cities across the nation to cater to the burgeoning nighttime economy this summer. Source: Haidilao revs […]

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Should Denver have a night mayor?

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 13, 2023
  • Uncategorized

To be clear, the so-called “night mayor” would not be a new elected office. It would not require someone to sit in Mayor Mike Johnston’s chair at city hall when he goes home for t… […]

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Vietnam’s sleepless city lacks night-time entertainment services – VnExpress International

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 13, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Authorities are planning to bring more nighttime activities to foreign tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s largest metropolis, which insiders say lacks nightlife. Source: Vietnam’s sleepless city lacks night-time entertainment services – VnExpress […]

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France – Biarritz : chuteurs en ville, nuit tranquille

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 12, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Depuis le 15 juillet 2023, des équipes de « chuteurs » sillonnent les rues de Biarritz, en quête de nuisances sonores. « Sud Ouest » les a suivis, le temps d’une tournée Source: Biarritz : chuteurs en ville, nuit tranquille

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Barcelone by Night : L’évolution envoûtante de la vie nocturne d’une ville vibrante

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 12, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Barcelone, ville enchanteresse de l’Espagne, berceau de l’art, de l’architecture et de la culture, est depuis longtemps une destination prisée des voyageurs Source: Barcelone by Night : L’évolution envoûtante de la vie nocturne d’une ville […]

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This Florida city just become the state’s first Dark Sky community

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 11, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Groveland has become Florida’s first Dark Sky community. Here’s what that means. Source: This Florida city just become the state’s first Dark Sky community

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Viet Nam: Mekong Delta looks to awake night-time economy potential in line with global trend – Asia News NetworkAsia News Network

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 11, 2023
  • Uncategorized

HCM CITY — Developing night-time entertainment in popular urban areas, including dining, boat tours and shopping, can help to boost sustainable development in the Mekong Delta based on the local ecosystem, culture and people. Assoc. […]

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For ‘night mayors,’ collaboration is key. Dance moves optional. – CSMonitor.com

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 11, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Since the pandemic devastated downtowns, night mayors have relied on the power of persuasion to help cities regrow their nightlife in ways that respect all parties. Source: For ‘night mayors,’ collaboration is key. Dance moves […]

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Liverpool, UK: City’s night time economy rebounds after pandemic with spend and footfall both up | TheBusinessDesk.com

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 10, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Liverpool transactions are outstripping London levels Source: City’s night time economy rebounds after pandemic with spend and footfall both up | TheBusinessDesk.com

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Ottawa, Canada: Vanier Community Association launches ‘Good Neighbours’ nighttime safety walks | CBC News

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 9, 2023
  • Uncategorized

Vanier community members hit the streets Tuesday night to launch a new initiative by residents concerned about safety in the neighbourhood. Source: Vanier Community Association launches ‘Good Neighbours’ nighttime safety walks | CBC News

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  • KUOW – Why Western Washington communities are coming out for night markets

    June 23, 2026
  • US: The Night Mayor’s Role Is More Than Violence Prevention

    June 19, 2026
  • Hanoi adopts framework to boost night-time economy development

    June 17, 2026
  • Utah town claims top honors as the best place for nighttime stargazing in the United States | News | cachevalleydaily.com

    June 16, 2026
  • Le béton parisien stocke la chaleur le jour et la relargue la nuit : 10 degrés d’écart avec la campagne, les urbanistes tirent la sonnette d’alarme

    June 16, 2026
  • France: “Si la ville n’est plus adhérente à cette association, le label tombe automatiquement” : pourquoi cette commune du Lot fait le choix de renoncer aux labels nationaux “Ville fleurie” et “Ville étoilée” – ladepeche.fr

    June 16, 2026
  • 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

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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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