Cities After Dark

🎄✨𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤! As 2024 comes to an end, Cities After Dark, as part of the URBACT program, sends warm wishes to all #members, #partners, and #supporters for a festive season filled with joy, connection, and unforgettable moments. This year has been a remarkable journey of collaboration, innovation, and shared learning. Together, we have unlocked the nighttime potential of our cities, contributing to a more #inclusive, #sustainable, and #vibrant urban future. We are deeply grateful to the URBACT community and our #network of partners for their continued support and dedication. May 2025 bring new opportunities, exciting challenges, and even greater milestones as we shape the future of our cities - day and night! 🎉 Here’s to the adventures ahead! #CitiesAfterDark #URBACT #SeasonsGreetings #HappyHolidays #UrbanInnovation #Community #NightTimeEconomy

✨ Today, at the webinar "15-Minute City and the Night-Time Economy", we explored ideas and solutions to make our cities more #inclusive, #vibrant, and #sustainable – both day and night! 🏙️🌌 Through #inspiring presentations and dynamic discussions, we learned about transformative projects in cities like #Barcelona and #Trento, where the night-time economy is integrated into urban planning, fostering #innovation, social inclusion, and improved quality of life. With experts such as Michele Acuto, Giulia Casonato, Jordi Nofre, and Marta Junqué, we reflected on the impact of the night-time economy not just as an economic driver but as an #opportunity to create safer, more diverse, and culturally vibrant cities. We gathered valuable insights to apply in local action plans of our URBACT network, highlighting the importance of collaborative and integrated strategies that strengthen the dialogue between local governments, businesses, and the community. Today’s learnings underscored the crucial role of the night-time economy in achieving the 15-minute city concept, ensuring access to services, culture, and leisure in a 24/7 context. 🌙✨ A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event possible. The future of our cities is built on collaboration, vision, and innovation! 💡🤝 #15MinuteCity #NightTimeEconomy #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation #Collaboration

📣IT’S TODAY! Don’t miss this unique opportunity! ✨ Starting at 10:30 AM (CET), we’ll dive into the intersection of the 15-minute city concept and the night-time economy at the #webinar organized by our URBACT network. 🌙🌍 Join renowned experts and network partners to explore #innovative ideas and solutions that make our cities more #inclusive, #vibrant, and #sustainable – day and night! 🏙️🌌 Program highlights: 🔹 Simone d'Antonio – Introduction to the topic 🔹 Michele Acuto, Giulia Casonato, Jordi Nofre, and Marta Junqué – Expert panel 🔹 Interactive dialogue – Reflecting on how to adapt the presented #solutions into local action plans 📍 Join us now on Zoom 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFyv2Gbn 🌟 Let’s shape the future of our cities together! 🌟 #15MinuteCity #NightTimeEconomy #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation

🌙 15-Minute City and the Night-Time Economy: Exploring New Perspectives! 🌍✨ On 6 December, from 10:30 to 12:00 CET, our URBACT network invites you to an online thematic #webinar to discuss the intersection of the 15-minute city concept and the opportunities of the night-time economy. With renowned experts joining the conversation, this event will provide insights and innovative solutions to make our cities more inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable - day and night. 🏙️🌌 Highlights of the program: 🔹 Introduction to the topic: Simone d'Antonio – Lead Expert, Cities After Dark 🔹 Expert Panel: Michele Acuto – Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice-President, Professor of Urban Resilience, University of Bristol Giulia Casonato – Deputy Mayor for Green Transition and Digital Innovation, Trento Jordi Nofre – Associate Research Professor in Urban Geography, University of Lisbon Marta Junqué – Director, Time-Use Initiative, Barcelona 🔹 Interactive dialogue: Network partners will discuss how to adapt the solutions presented during the webinar into an Integrated Action Plan, strengthening the local group's work for medium and long-term results. 📌 How to attend? Join via Zoom using the link below: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFyv2Gbn Be part of this conversation and help shape the future of our cities! 🌟 #URBACT #CitiesAfterDark #NightTimeEconomy #15MinuteCity #UrbanInnovation #UrbanPlanning

🚀𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Our lead expert Simone d'Antonio attended this international event, standing out in the keynote panel on emerging trends in the night-time economy across European cities. During his presentation, he highlighted 7 trends shaping the actions of several European cities, sharing success stories from our URBACT network and UIA EUI ToNite networks. Key points highlighted included: 🔹 The rise of collaborative governance models 🔹 Innovative use of public spaces at night 🔹 Creation of new night services The Forum also underscored the importance of knowledge exchange between Europe and Australia, with the potential to strengthen the promotion and replication of inspiring practices, programs, and activities, such as Cities After Dark platform, recently launched by 24-hour Economy NSW, which aims to enhance governance and quality of life for different resident groups. Additionally, the event welcomed Natalie Mets, night-time adviser from the city of Tallinn, further enriching the discussion. #NighttimeEconomy #24HourEconomy #NSWGovernment #Data #NEONSYDNEY2024

🌍 Day 2 of the URBACT Transnational Meeting in Nicosia Municipality was a fantastic blend of learning, collaboration, and community engagement! 🚀 We started the day with an insightful visit to the CYENS Centre of Excellence, a hub for innovation in Interactive Media, Smart Systems, and Emerging Technologies. CYENS is leading the way in Cyprus when it comes to immersive technologies, playing a crucial role in advancing knowledge and tech transfer throughout the region. Truly inspiring! 🎯 In our working sessions, we explored how to better incorporate the creation of new business ventures and services into our Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) and night-time policies. It was a productive time of teamwork, where we reviewed business ideas and provided peer feedback on each other's IAP drafts, always keeping the Cities After Dark principles at the forefront. Then, each partner gave a brief presentation on the development progress of their IAP and we set up smaller groups to assess the state of play, share challenges and debate solutions, promoting an open exchange of ideas and experiences. Afterwards, we had the opportunity to explore Nicosia’s city center, deepening our understanding of the local context and the challenges faced by businesses, particularly regarding night-time activities. This on-the-ground experience was essential to complement our discussions on how to develop sustainable solutions. The day ended with a bang at the #INSPIRE Festival on Makariou Avenue, where we joined a public panel discussion on the night-time economy and entrepreneurship. We even took part in a podcast recording focused on these themes, proudly representing the Cities After Dark initiative. 🎙️✨ Through URBACT, we continue to work hand-in-hand to shape dynamic, sustainable night-time economies across our cities. Simone d'Antonio Nuno Gouveia Nuno Almeida Hélder Costa Emídio Meireles #URBACT #CitiesAfterDark #TransnationalMeeting #Innovation #NightTimeEconomy #Entrepreneurship #CYENS #INSPIREFestival #BusinessCreation #UrbanDevelopment #IAP

🌍 First day of the Transnational Meeting in Nicosia 🚀 Today, we had insightful discussions on the creation of new services and business activities with local representatives from the business and service sectors, from Nicosia Municipality. Entrepreneurs, developers, and the local mobility agency shared key insights on innovation and development within the local ecosystem. During this day, we took a walking tour after dark through the city center of #Nicosia, focusing on the challenges faced by Ledra Street and the areas surrounding the buffer zone. 🏙️ ➡️ We explored how local businesses manage regulations and permissions, and discussed ways to foster the creation of new nighttime business activities, seeking solutions to energize the city after dark. As part of the URBACT network, we are excited to continue working together to drive innovation and economic growth in Nicosia and beyond! 💡✨ Simone d'Antonio Nuno Gouveia Nuno Almeida Emídio Meireles Hélder Costa Nicosia Municipality URBACT #URBACT #Nicosia #TransnationalMeeting #BusinessInnovation #UrbanDevelopment #Mobility #Entrepreneurship #NightEconomy #LedraStreet #CityTour

🎶 Cities and Music: Reflections on Night-Time Economy and the Impact of Creative Industries 🎶 Last Friday, our URBACT network was represented at the Reeperbahn Festival, in #Hamburg! Our lead expert, Simone d'Antonio, participated in the panel "Music in Local Policymaking", to discussed the innovative actions that our network is implementing to strengthen the night-time economy in cities. 🌃✨ The roundtable, led by Angharad Cooper from the Center for Music Ecosystems, covered essential topics such as: 🎵 The impact of music policies in isolated cities 🎵 The role of creative industries in economic development 🎵 Lessons learned from different regions around the world It was an excellent opportunity to #share success stories from the first EU-funded urban network dedicated to the night-time economy and exchange knowledge with artists and producers from around the globe. We are excited to continue collaborating and developing policies that value music and culture as engines of growth for our cities! 🌍🎧 #URBACT #NightTimeEconomy #MusicPolicy #CreativeIndustries #ReeperbahnFestival #InnovativeCities #UrbanDevelopment #CreativeEconomy

🌙 Cities After Dark: Exploring the Impact of the Night-Time Economy! 🌆 Today we organised the #fourth webinar through our URBACT network, this time focusing on the impact of the night-time economy, a growingly relevant topic for urban development. We explored how night policies can act as levers for #sustainable #growth, discussing #strategies implemented by cities like #Melbourne, #Bologna, #Montreal, #Rotterdam, #Tokyo, and many others, highlighted by the Creative Footprint research from VibeLab. The session featured an introduction by Simone d'Antonio and valuable contributions from experts such as Anna Edwards, Diana Raiselis, and Valentina Lanza. It was a great opportunity for us to reflect on the potential of the night-time economy and its role in creating more #inclusive and sustainable cities. Thank you all. #NightTimeEconomy #SmartCities #SustainableDevelopment #URBACT #UrbanPlanning #NightPolicies

🌙 URBACT Cities After Dark Webinar: 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 📣On September 23rd, from 10:00 - 12:00 CET, our URBACT network will host another #webinar, this time focusing on Measuring the Impact of Night-Time Economy. With a special introduction by Simone d'Antonio, our Lead Expert, we are honored to welcome contributions from renowned experts in the field: 🔹 Anna Edwards – Director at Ingenium Research and Research Fellow in Urban Studies, University of Melbourne. 🔹 Diana Raiselis – Research Lead, VibeLab. 🔹 Valentina Lanza – Officer in charge of the Night Plan, Municipality of Bologna. 🔹 Riccardo Ramello (PhD) – Research Fellow, University Milano Bicocca, Santagata Foundation. Additionally, we will have the Cities After Dark – Partners at Work session, an interactive dialogue among network partners on how to adapt the solutions presented during the webinar and include them in the Integrated Action Plan to consolidate the actions of the URBACT Local Group in the medium and long term. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞? To participate, pelase, send an e-mail to 👉nuno.almeida@cm-braga.pt Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn and discuss strategies for a stronger and more sustainable night-time economy! #URBACT #CitiesAfterDark #NightTimeEconomy #UrbanPlanning #SustainableDevelopment