London
24 Hour London Strategy
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City of London appointed a Night Czar in 2016 tasked with ensuring London thrives as a 24-hour city
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Launched Night Time Enterprise Zone program to help councils, communities and businesses make better use of their high streets around the clock and attract people who previously stayed away
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Greater London Authority commissioned research into business-friendly licensing and regulation practices
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Weekend Night Tube service helping Londoners get to work or get home at night quickly, safely, and affordably
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Women’s Night Safety Charter promotes safety for women (and in turn, all people) at night in London
Adopted in July 2017
24 Hour London
1.32
million
night
workers
1 in every 4 pounds in London is spent at night
25% of London's workforce
London at Night
Global trends towards supporting 24-hour activity
Cities around the world are increasingly recognizing the value of the nighttime economy, prompting a growing trend toward formalizing entities dedicated to economic activity between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Amsterdam pioneered this movement by appointing the first night mayor in 2014, inspiring other cities to explore roles and offices that can support late-night life. A night mayor is an official, often appointed or elected, who serves as a liaison between city government, residents, and nighttime businesses to help coordinate and advocate for policies that support a vibrant and safe night economy. Depending on their scale and needs, cities can establish a night mayor position, create commissions or dedicated offices, or partner with grassroots organizations to develop and implement nighttime strategies and policies.
24-hour cities network
The 24-Hour Cities Network meets quarterly through a series of virtual meetings and workshops organized by City Possible to discuss guidelines, recommendations, and studies to promote 24-hour activity.
The Network is comprised of more than 35 cities from around the world including: New York, Bogotá, London, Sydney, Mexico City, Tegucigalpa, and Singapore
Mastercard.com 24-Hour Cities Network
nighttime.org
Nighttime.org is an online hub of international knowledge exchange, for anyone interested in the planning and protection of life after dark.
There is information on 112 cities across the world that have some form of night mayor, office, or commission
NIGHTTIME.ORG
background research
Case Studies
Washington DC
Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture
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Serve as an intermediary between nightlife establishments, residents, and the District government
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Promote a safe, economically and culturally vibrant night time economy
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Engage nightlife stakeholders by conducting outreach and providing assistance
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Solve nighttime issues by collaborating with District government agencies
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Educate nightlife establishments on existing district policies and regulations through quarterly trainings
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Launched 24/7 bus service in 2023
Established in October 2018
Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
2020 Economic Impact of DC Nightlife Industry
