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China: Night-time economy can help boost consumption – Chinadaily.com.cn

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 30, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Given the stressful nature of work in cities and the fast-paced urban life, after-work hours have become an important time for people to shed some of the stress and meet their social and recreational needs. […]

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Meet Philadelphia’s new ‘night mayor,’ Raheem Manning – On top of Philly news

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 30, 2022
  • Uncategorized

New in the Commerce Department, Raheem Manning is a globetrotting West Philly native who plans to level up the city after hours. Source: Meet Philadelphia’s new ‘night mayor,’ Raheem Manning – On top of Philly […]

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German cities are going dark, shutting off hot water to conserve energy – Washington Times

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 30, 2022
  • Uncategorized

A decrease in Russian natural gas deliveries to Germany has forced some cities to cut hot water, ban heaters and air conditioning units. Berlin has even shut off monument spotlights to save energy. Source: German […]

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Barcelona forma un centenar de trabajadores del ocio nocturno para prevenir la violencia sexual

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 30, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Source: Barcelona forma un centenar de trabajadores del ocio nocturno para prevenir la violencia sexual

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Tips on How to Accommodate ‘Night Owl’ Employees

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 28, 2022
  • Uncategorized

For the 30 percent of the population who define themselves as night owls—employees who are more productive when the sun is down—remote work has provided an opportunity to optimize their productivity. Consider how you can […]

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Austin, Texas: City considers accreditation program for Sixth Street bars to improve security – Austin MonitorAustin Monitor

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 28, 2022
  • Uncategorized

City staff is considering an accreditation program for bars and nightlife businesses operating in the Sixth Street entertainment district downtown, pushing for more cooperation and standards for safety planning as part of the evolving plan […]

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gov.ie – Minister Martin extends popular Night-Time Economy Support Scheme

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 28, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Source: gov.ie – Minister Martin extends popular Night-Time Economy Support Scheme

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Irish Lawmakers Promised Extended Curfews. Dublin Promoters Aren’t Convinced. · Feature ⟋ RA

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 28, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Draconian licensing laws have prevented Irish nightlife from reaching its full potential. Cautious optimism arose last winter when lawmakers promised to overhaul the antiquated system, but is this enough to bolster the local scene? Source: […]

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Meet New Orleans’ Night Mayor | Events | nola.com

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 26, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Howie Kaplan connects the dots between city nightlife and city hall. Source: Meet New Orleans’ Night Mayor | Events | nola.com

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Kyiv Nightlife Comes Back Amid Urge for Contact. ‘This Is the Cure.’ – The New York Times

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 26, 2022
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  • 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
  • Chinese Scientists Made Glowing Plants with Firefly DNA to Replace Streetlights

    April 10, 2026
  • Ants on show at nocturnal City Nature Challenge : Newsline

    April 10, 2026
  • Scientists Want to Light Our Cities With Plants to Glow in the Dark

    April 10, 2026

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  • Dr. Stephen Luis Vilaseca
  • 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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