Why the night?

Often referred to as “the other half of the day,” the night is a space that is gaining increased attention from cities and policymakers.

Some facts:

• 1.6 million Londoners regularly work at night. Read more here.

• New York City’s nightlife supports almost 300,000 jobs. Read more here.

• More than 100 cities around the world have appointed “night mayors” or dedicated teams to manage life at night. Read more here.

Why a tank?

We situate ourselves between research and practice.

We believe in data-driven approaches to managing the urban night and in the need for greater public-private collaboration to advocate for change and innovation in this emerging field.

Based on this combination of research and advocacy, we call ourselves a think tank that focuses on the night. A night tank.