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China: Cities light up night-time economy, local govts roll out measures to boost consumption

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 12, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Consumers queue for night snacks in Shanghai in June. Photo: VCGLocal governments across China aim to drive up consumption and ease downward economic pressure Source: Cities light up night-time economy, local govts roll out measures […]

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After deadly wrecks, Atlanta bans electric scooters at night

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 10, 2019
  • Uncategorized

The ban comes as cities across the nation struggle to regulate the companies renting the devices and keep riders safe. Source: After deadly wrecks, Atlanta bans electric scooters at night

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Atlanta Puts Nighttime Ban On E-Scooters | Georgia Public Broadcasting

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 9, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on Thursday a nighttime ban on e-scooters and bikes. Starting Friday, the dockless devices won’t be available Source: Atlanta Puts Nighttime Ban On E-Scooters | Georgia Public Broadcasting

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Many Chinese cities support nighttime economy to drive economic growth – Xinhua | English.news.cn

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 9, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Source: Many Chinese cities support nighttime economy to drive economic growth – Xinhua | English.news.cn

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MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報 » Guangzhou releases map for nighttime tourism

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 8, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Source: MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報 » Guangzhou releases map for nighttime tourism

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Chinese cities roll out measures to light-up night prosperity

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 8, 2019
  • Uncategorized

In the 1970s, economists first connected economic activity with night lights when the U.S. Department of Defense released satellite images of worldwide lights. Source: Chinese cities roll out measures to light-up night prosperity

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Light pollution stealing our night skies – News – The Daily Herald – Columbia, TN

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 7, 2019
  • Uncategorized

There are precious few places left in the United States where you can still view a “pristine” night sky, according to a new study in the Journal of Environmental Management. Situated far from the glare […]

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Chinese city releases map for nighttime consumption – Xinhua | English.news.cn

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 7, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Source: Chinese city releases map for nighttime consumption – Xinhua | English.news.cn

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Lockouts front & centre at first Sydney Nighttime Economy parliamentary hearing

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 6, 2019
  • Uncategorized

“Sydney can’t afford to be left behind.” Source: Lockouts front & centre at first Sydney Nighttime Economy parliamentary hearing

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Where the last pristine skies in America are – The Washington Post

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on August 6, 2019
  • Uncategorized

The rise of light pollution has accelerated in recent years with the introduction and widespread adoption of powerful LED lights that use just a fraction of the power of earlier lighting technologies. Source: Where the […]

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  • 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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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

The Urban Night

An interdisciplinary research project on cities and the night.

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Thinking about place and power - a site written and curated by Stuart Elden

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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

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

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