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‘Being and Neonness’: Neon as a Symbol of the 20th Century – The Atlantic

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 27, 2019
  • Uncategorized

The once-ubiquitous form of lighting was novel when it first emerged in the early 1900s, though it has since come to represent decline. Source: ‘Being and Neonness’: Neon as a Symbol of the 20th Century […]

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Fine Gael propose to establish ‘night mayors’ in Irish towns and cities | Hotpress

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 27, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Fine Gael’s local election manifesto outlines a plan to introduce ‘night mayors’, to boost the Irish economy after dark. Source: Fine Gael propose to establish ‘night mayors’ in Irish towns and cities | Hotpress

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‘Shakthi’ teams all set to give a push to women safety in city – The Hindu

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 26, 2019
  • Uncategorized

They will deal with eve-teasing, molestation and adultery cases Source: ‘Shakthi’ teams all set to give a push to women safety in city – The Hindu

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‘The absolute scourge of our time’: readers respond to noise in cities | Cities | The Guardian

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 26, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Our piece on noise in cities – and the inequality it compounds – prompted a huge number of responses. Here are some of the best Source: ‘The absolute scourge of our time’: readers respond to […]

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‘Night mayors’ for towns and cities proposed in FG manifesto

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 26, 2019
  • Uncategorized

Extended licensing hours for serving alcohol also considered as part of local election plan Source: ‘Night mayors’ for towns and cities proposed in FG manifesto

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France: Valence crée une “charte de la vie nocturne” pour réduire les nuisances du centre-ville

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 25, 2019
  • Uncategorized

La ville de Valence crée une charte de la vie nocturne dans son centre ville. Les restaurants et bars signataires s’engagent à faire des efforts pour la tranquillité de leur voisinage. Source: Valence crée une […]

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Late Night Right: Where Are The Republicans On Evening TV? | The Daily Caller

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 24, 2019
  • Uncategorized

‘It’s a real risk’ Source: Late Night Right: Where Are The Republicans On Evening TV? | The Daily Caller

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Dinosaur National Monument is Utah’s newest International Dark Sky Park | KSL.com

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 23, 2019
  • Uncategorized

If you want to escape the light pollution of the Wasatch Front, consider heading east to Dinosaur National Monument. Source: Dinosaur National Monument is Utah’s newest International Dark Sky Park | KSL.com

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Which cities in Spain are the noisiest? (Clue: It’s not Madrid) – The Local

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 23, 2019
  • Uncategorized

It can be hard to find peace and quiet in urban Spain, but if you want to experience life in a Spanish city without going deaf in the process, here is a list of the […]

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Chennai, India – Silent nights: can cops force shops to close?- The New Indian Express

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on April 22, 2019
  • Uncategorized

The State police has been clamping down on functioning of shops and eateries during night hours, but a recent Madras High Court order has termed it illegal. With work culture changing and night shifts Source: […]

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    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
  • 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

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Reading and reviewing rare vintage fiction stories

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Backlots

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

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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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