Why 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 80 cities around the world have appointed “night mayors” or dedicated teams to manage life at night. Read more here.

Why 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.