Managing cities at night: a practitioner guide to the urban governance of the night-time economy

Urban experts consider the future of night-time economies' governance during the pandemic and beyond in this scholarly and accessible guide. They use global case studies to illustrate a range of socio-economic issues in cities after dark, and investigate the role of public and private sectors and leaders in shaping urban planning and policy.

Front Cover -- Managing Cities at Night: A Practitioner Guide to the Urban Governance of the Night-Time Economy -- Copyright information -- Table of contents -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Into the Night -- Introduction -- Putting the spotlight on night-time governance -- Governing the night-time -- 2 Who Governs the Night in Cities? -- Introduction -- A growing cast of nocturnal actors -- The 'night mayor' -- Networking night-time governance -- 3 Placing Night-Time Governance: In or Out? -- Introduction -- Where should the night-time be governed?

This accessible guide provides a stimulating analysis of the governance of the night-time economy in cities for practitioners and newcomers alike. Drawing on a wide range of case studies of after dark activity in cities around the world, it reviews labour, environmental services, healthcare, the role of leaders including night mayors, managers and commissioners, and the influence of both public and private sectors. Offering invaluable insights for the future of night-time governance during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, this book deepens our understanding of the benefits, challenges and impacts of a neglected aspect of the economy