From nightlife to life at night: Cities must stay open later to beat the rising heat

Summer in Europe is normally cause for celebration. Not this one, however, which will rank as one of the hottest on record. Wildfires have broken out everywhere from France to Greece, while intense dr...

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Darkness, light, and the inequalities between them

Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, Hannah Dalgleish, speaks to writer and science communication expert Alan Barker ahead of her British Science Festival Award Lecture, 'Southampton and ...

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Andy Burnham has started to help the night economy, but must do more

New PM Andy Burnham cut business rates for pubs and clubs, which was a good start. However, much needs to be done to help businesses operating at night.

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How Earth's night lights became our most honest economist

A Cold War accident became a reliable tool for using artificial lights at night to map GDP, poverty, urban sprawl, and even illegal fishing.

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Seoul Launches Its First Nighttime Economy Project, Transforming the Hangang River into a Round-the-Clock Destination -

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will transform the Hangang River into the first flagship project of the 9th popularly elected administration’s nighttime economy initiative, creating a 24-hour ...

english.seoul.go.kr

Organized Rebellion: How Nightlife Evolved Throughout the Ages

There are times in a person’s life when the end of the week brings a welcome flurry of messages or phone calls: about parties, club nights, secret gigs, off-beat theatre shows, or just a cheesy but…

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«Il y a une impression de dépossession de nos espaces de fête» : à Paris, la nuit queer broie du noir

Hausse des coûts, fréquentation en baisse, agressions… Alors que de nombreux lieux festifs fédérateurs pour la communauté LGBT+ ferment, les adeptes et les organisateurs s’inquiètent pour l’avenir d’...

liberation.fr

Raleigh incidents highlight growing national debate over teen takeovers

The cultural trend of so-called teen takeovers has popped up across the U.S. in recent years, influencing local policing and national politics

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Ha Noi mulls over establishment of entertainment zones to boost night-time economy

Ha Noi mulls over establishment of entertainment zones to boost night-time economy Source: Ha Noi mulls over establishment of entertainment zones to boost night-time economy Ha Noi mulls over estab…

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Saint-Étienne : fermeture nocturne imposée aux épiceries du centre-ville

Deux arrêtés municipaux instaurent la fermeture obligatoire de 22h à 6h pour lutter contre les nuisances dans sept rues du centre.

info.fr

Mayor Oh Se-hoon Unveils Initiative to Turn Seoul’s Nights into an Economic Engine Through Night Economy Coexistence Zones and Moonlight Yajang -

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that it held its first regular executive meeting since the launch of the 9th popularly elected administration on Wednesday, July 15. Chaired by Mayor ...

english.seoul.go.kr

Opinion | On Canada Post and the shuttering of a community newspaper - Editor and Publisher

The closure of Winnipeg’s Community Review isn’t just another newspaper casualty — it’s a warning about how public policy and government decisions can unintentionally undermine local journalism. In th...

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US: NC’s largest cities poised to strengthen curfews amid growing ‘teen takeovers’ • NC Newsline

Large swarms of teens have gathered in communities across North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia this summer. Some gatherings have resulted in fights and shootings, like an event…

theurbannight.com

Le bruit au banc des accusés

Les citoyens excédés par le tapage se tournent parfois vers les tribunaux, parfois vers la police pour le faire cesser.

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«Spurs Nights»: la danse en ligne comme espace queer

L’artiste Noël Vézina porte ces ateliers hebdomadaires, qui mettent l’accent sur l’unité plutôt que sur la conformité.

ledevoir.com

How cities fail at night transport - and why it's important

Humanist technologist Mehri Mohebbi explains why nighttime mobility is a critical ITS test

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Border cities bright at night as North Korea goes solar

Power shortages once darkened Sinuiju at night, but satellite images show a renewable energy boom is underway.

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The Night Mayor’s Role Is More Than Violence Prevention

Op-ed: Treating nightlife economy management as primarily a public safety function ignores the full scope of what happens in cities after dark, from theatre to third-shift work.

nextcity.org

Ces travailleurs étrangers qui restent éveillés la nuit

Les immigrants sont surreprésentés dans les quarts de nuit.

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