183R_24-hour cities network: Policy and strategy recommendations (research summary)
What is The Future for Cities?
English - January 08, 2024 22:00 - 9 minutes - 13.9 MBSocial Sciences Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Are you interested in the 24-hour city?
Summary of the policy paper titled 24-hour cities network: Policy and strategy recommendations from 2023 by Andreina Seijas.
This is a great preparation for our next interviewee, Alby Bocanegra in episode 184 talking the 24-hour city and its advantages.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see whether we are missing out without a night-time city. This article emphasizes the significance of nighttime economy and governance in contemporary urban planning, offering practical recommendations for cities to thrive 24/7.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
The transformation of nighttime perception in cities, from being associated with crime to a vibrant time for economic and cultural activities, is a fundamental shift in urban planning.
The appointment of "night mayors" in over 60 cities worldwide highlights a proactive approach to governing and enhancing urban life during night hours, focusing on inclusivity and vibrancy.
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the significance of the nighttime economy, particularly in culture, nightlife, and hospitality, revealing its vital role in the overall urban ecosystem.
Find the article through this link.
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.090 - Interview with Matthew McCartney about economics and cities;
No.106R - Smart cities as a platform for technological and social innovation in productivity, sustainability and livability;
You can find the transcript through this link.
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