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Nighttime Economy in Philadelphia – Progress Report | Department of Commerce | City of Philadelphia

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 30, 2024
  • Uncategorized

The Department of Commerce releases year one progress report for the nighttime economy in Philadelphia. Source: Nighttime Economy in Philadelphia – Progress Report | Department of Commerce | City of Philadelphia

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Ottawa, Canada: Pas qu’une ville de fonctionnaires | La Presse

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 28, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Il est 20 h, on ferme ! Ottawa souhaite se défaire de sa réputation de ville monotone quand tombe la nuit et a embauché un Montréalais pour y voir. Le commissaire de la vie nocturne Mathieu Grondin […]

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Barcelona: De vigilancia nocturna a alertas ciudadanas: así valoran las medidas de seguridad los vecinos del área de BCN | El Periódico

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 28, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Una encuesta del GESOP para el AMB consulta la percepción en las calles de las 36 ciudades del área Source: De vigilancia nocturna a alertas ciudadanas: así valoran las medidas de seguridad los vecinos del […]

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Nearly half of Poles support ban on nighttime alcohol sales

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 28, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Alcohol sales at night are already restricted in several Polish cities. Source: Nearly half of Poles support ban on nighttime alcohol sales

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UK: London’s nightlife venues struggling, City Hall told

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 27, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Industry representatives tell the London Assembly crime and over-regulation are hampering growth. Source: London’s nightlife venues struggling, City Hall told

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Night-time flexible mobility shuttle launched in Milan – Smart Cities World

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 26, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Milan start-up Wayla and ioki, the European on-demand mobility specialist from Deutsche Bahn, are joining forces to launch a digital night shuttle in Milan Source: Night-time flexible mobility shuttle launched in Milan – Smart Cities […]

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UK: Experts call for better training and support to tackle night-time sexual harassment

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 25, 2024
  • Uncategorized

A study led by researchers from Northumbria University suggests not enough is being done to ensure women’s safety in the night-time economy. Source: Experts call for better training and support to tackle night-time sexual harassment

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DarkSky teams with global cities association to fight light pollution | LEDs Magazine

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 25, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Any sustainability initiative must include protection of night skies, says the nonprofit, as it joins forces with LUCI. Source: DarkSky teams with global cities association to fight light pollution | LEDs Magazine

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Ghana: Understanding a 24-Hour Economy: The Vision of H.E. President John Mahama

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 22, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Regardless of whether you are in Ghana or abroad, and irrespective of your political affiliation, it is clear that the country is facing significant challenges . Source: Understanding a 24-Hour Economy: The Vision of H.E. […]

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Nashville at a crossroads: preserving music city’s diverse heritage amidst new challenges – NIGHTTIME.ORG

  • by Will Straw
  • Posted on July 20, 2024
  • Uncategorized

Nashville is a city known for country music, but it has a rich musical heritage across many genres. It’s the city where Jimiread morearrow_forward_ios Source: Nashville at a crossroads: preserving music city’s diverse heritage amidst […]

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  • France: L’éclairage public rétablit la nuit dans cette ville de Seine-et-Marne, une décision qui divise

    March 31, 2026
  • Chinese cities redefine urban culture in a time of global uncertainty – CGTN

    March 30, 2026
  • Egypt’s early closing order jolts Cairo’s night life as war-driven oil costs soar | The Seattle Times

    March 30, 2026
  • Night glow of Indian cities reveals link between inequality and crime: IIT study

    March 29, 2026
  • Vie nocturne : Montréal autorise 21 établissements à fermer plus tard | Radio-Canada

    March 29, 2026
  • Vie nocturne – L’administration Martinez Ferrada lance la certification Nuits Montréal pour mieux encadrer et faire rayonner sa vie nocturne

    March 28, 2026
  • Une vingtaine d’établissements seront certifiés «Nuits Montréal»

    March 28, 2026
  • Protecting Night Skies from Light Pollution – Door County Pulse

    March 26, 2026
  • US: Nashville ‘Night Mayor’ on how night life has evolved beyond Broadway

    March 25, 2026
  • L’économie nocturne de Hô Chi Minh-Ville ne se résume pas aux marchés nocturnes ou aux pubs.

    March 25, 2026
  • La clé d’une percée dans l’économie nocturne de Hanoï.

    March 22, 2026
  • ‘They were comparing me to Bonnie Blue’: the disturbing rise of nightlife content | Women | The Guardian

    March 18, 2026
  • NY could go dark at night one day: Here’s how

    March 17, 2026
  • Why Dark Sky Tourism and Astrotourism Are Growing

    March 17, 2026
  • Willie’s Clubhouse brings an elevated billiards, darts, and cocktail lounge to downtown Montreal – The Main

    March 16, 2026
  • Vie nocturne à São Paulo : pourquoi la ville est en train de devenir la capitale mondiale des nuits tardives

    March 15, 2026
  • Vie nocturne à São Paulo : le centre-ville revient en force (bars secrets, rooftops, afters)

    March 10, 2026
  • Valencia: El ocio nocturno pide a la Generalitat más transporte y que el nuevo decreto permita la convivencia de taxis y VTC | Valencia Plaza

    March 9, 2026
  • Night mayors offer Syracuse advice: Make it easier for businesses to create fun – syracuse.com

    March 9, 2026
  • France – Municipales 2026 : l’extinction nocturne de l’éclairage augmente‑t‑elle vraiment la délinquance ? – Science et vie

    March 8, 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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