The City after Dark

The City After Dark: The Governance and Lived Experience of Urban Night-Time Culture

The stimulation and regulation of the city at night is among the most important issues facing urban life around the globe. Building on the findings of two pilot studies, this project is the first comprehensive examination of the use, experience and governance of night-time cultures and spaces in metropolitan Australia. It will address competing uses of urban space and the levels of planning and regulation required to foster night-time cultures and minimize alienation among different interest groups. The project will address issues of diversity, inclusiveness and public safety, and contribute to international interdisciplinary debates concerning cultural planning and crime prevention.

» City After Dark Nightlife Survey

Researchers: Deborah Stevenson, Stephen Tomsen and David Rowe

Funding: Australian Research Council Discovery Grant

Period: 2008-2010

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