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New Zealand: A welcome light in the darkness of our night-time economy | Stuff.co.nz

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 21, 2019
  • Uncategorized

OPINION: We should look for positives in a vibrant night-time economy, instead of endless restrictions. Source: A welcome light in the darkness of our night-time economy | Stuff.co.nz

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Nightlife spots off Tokyo’s beaten tourist track seek to lure in foreign visitors | The Japan Times

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 21, 2019
  • Uncategorized

At around 10 p.m. on a Thursday in early August, foot traffic at a dining and drinking district only one stop from Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Station was unexpected Source: Nightlife spots off Tokyo’s beaten tourist track […]

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NZ cities should have ‘night mayors’ to improve night life | Stuff.co.nz

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 20, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Nights out in New Zealand’s cities have become “tedious”, and steps need to be taken to revitalise their nightlife, a new report argues. Source: NZ cities should have ‘night mayors’ to improve night life | […]

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New Zealand nightlife could be revitalised by appointing ‘night mayors’ – report | Newshub

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 20, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Kiwi cities are missing out on social and economic opportunities, the report says. Source: New Zealand nightlife could be revitalised by appointing ‘night mayors’ – report | Newshub

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Artificial Light is Changing Animal Behavior in Chicago, Study Finds | Chicago News | WTTW

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 20, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Using satellite images and data on wildlife activity, scientists determined that artificial light levels found in more than a third of the city are altering the circadian rhythm and behaviors of animals throughout the city. […]

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Prague night mayor Jan Štern: Tourists often don’t realise “party zones” are residential areas | Radio Prague

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 20, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Prague’s first “night mayor” Jan Štern is tasked with finding waysto alleviate problems caused by noise and rowdy behaviour. But what are themost effective means of keeping the city centre liveable for residents? Andwhat needs […]

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Night economy will bolster China’s openness and vitality – China Watch – Chinadaily Forum

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 20, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Night economy will bolster China’s openness and vitality ,Chinadaily Forum Source: Night economy will bolster China’s openness and vitality – China Watch – Chinadaily Forum

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Florida | Nightlife plan hangs on solid bones – Opinion – The St. Augustine Record – St. Augustine, FL

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 18, 2019
  • Uncategorized

With all the carping we do on government on these opinion pages, it occurs to us it could be collectively construed as a distrust of all government. That’s not the case.The Florida Legislature is the […]

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Opinion | Is the Evening Sky Doomed? – The New York Times

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 18, 2019
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Mexico La noche que nadie duerme ejemplo para la sociedad: Frausto Guerrero

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 16, 2019
  • Uncategorized

La funcionaria federal visitó Huamantla para conocer esta importante expresión artística de fe y convivió con los alfombristas, quienes le enseñaron parte Source: La noche que nadie duerme ejemplo para la sociedad: Frausto Guerrero

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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 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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