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South Africa: Joburg aims to diversify its nighttime economy and become a 24-hour city

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 26, 2022
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The business and property investors are exploring ways that could give residents and visitors more options to enjoy Johannesburg outside of 9-5 hours under a new strategy. Source: Joburg aims to diversify its nighttime economy […]

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United States: Avanza proyecto de ley de California para extender la hora límite para pedir bebidas – Telemundo Sacramento

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 26, 2022
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La Legislación de Última Llamada, si se aprueba, permitirá que siete ciudades pilotas extiendan la vida nocturna hasta las 4 a.m. Source: Avanza proyecto de ley de California para extender la hora límite para pedir […]

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La Grande Parade Paris Roller & Mobilités : balade nocturne gratuite pour découvrir Paris en rollers – Sortiraparis.com

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

Ce dimanche 26 avril 2022, participez à La Grande Parade Paris Roller & Mobilités à l’occasion des Journées Olympiques, pour découvrir la ville de Paris autrement, grâce à une balade nocturne totalement gratuite, en rollers, […]

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France: La ville de Lille annonce de nouveaux horaires de fermeture pour les épiceries de nuit

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 25, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Un communiqué de presse envoyé jeudi soir annonce une nouveauté pour la vie nocturne lilloise : les épiceries de nuit, qui fermaient jusqu’à maintenant Source: La ville de Lille annonce de nouveaux horaires de fermeture […]

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France: Montcy-Notre-Dame : la Ville expérimente l’extinction de l’éclairage public nocturne

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 25, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Dès lundi 27 juin, la municipalité de Montcy-Notre-Dame a décidé de l’extinction de l’éclairage public la nuit. Des raisons économiques et écologiques, justifient ce choix Source: Montcy-Notre-Dame : la Ville expérimente l’extinction de l’éclairage public […]

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Vancouver is about to get a “Night Advocate” to bolster its nightlife | News

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 24, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Vancouver is creating an office focused on improving nightlife in the city as it prepares to host major sporting events. Source: Vancouver is about to get a “Night Advocate” to bolster its nightlife | News

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New research reveals the cities that operate 24/7, with Bangkok ranking 18th | Traveldailynews.Asia

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 23, 2022
  • Uncategorized

Seoul, in South Korea, welcomes 9.11 million tourists annually, making it one of the most popular cities for tourists internationally. Source: New research reveals the cities that operate 24/7, with Bangkok ranking 18th | Traveldailynews.Asia

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Melbourne, Australia: Night time committee extended for another year | CBD News

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 22, 2022
  • Uncategorized

All 18 members of the City of Melbourne’s first Night Time Economy Advisory Committee (NTEAC) have been reappointed for a further 12 months to continue supporting the city’s recovery from COVID-19. Source: Night time committee […]

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Ireland: Night-time economy proposal for Mayo town | Connaught Telegraph

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 22, 2022
  • Uncategorized

MAYO County Council is putting together a submission for Ballina to be one of six Irish towns/cities selected to take part in a new night-time economy pilot programme. Source: Night-time economy proposal for Mayo town […]

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Ireland: Pubs, nightclubs and cafes to be given up to €10,000 to host entertainment at ‘off-peak’ times

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on June 21, 2022
  • Uncategorized

The Night-Time Economy Support Scheme (NTESS) has been established to support off-peak entertainment. Source: Pubs, nightclubs and cafes to be given up to €10,000 to host entertainment at ‘off-peak’ times

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  • 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
  • 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

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Reading and reviewing rare vintage fiction stories

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Night Time Economy

An interdisciplinary research project on cities and the night.

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Investigating art and politics in urban space

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An interdisciplinary research project on cities and the night.

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exploring the boundaries of leisure and crime

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Just another WordPress.com weblog

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Urban Sound Space

researching music-making in Wellington and Copenhagen

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Laboratório de Prática de Ensino para professores de Geografia

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

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