Culture After Dark: Three Ways Cities Are Supercharging the Night-Time Economy
Cities from Guangzhou to Toronto are increasingly placing culture at the heart of their night-time economies. Our 5th Edition World Cities Culture Report shows that what was once an.
Cities Step Forward: How Pedestrianisation is Powering Culture in the Streets
From Barcelona to Bogotá, cities are embracing the power of pedestrianisation. By turning roads into people-first spaces, they are opening streets to culture, creativity and community life
How night-time cultural policy can regenerate town centres
In 2022, Bromley became one of the first boroughs to join the Mayor of London’s Night Time Enterprise Zone programme. Using strategic cultural programming and evening activation – like.
Cultural Participation: How the London Borough of Culture made art accessible to all
The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture programme offers a borough of the capital £1.35 million to stage a year of cultural initiatives and better integrate culture in their borough..
How London’s Creative Enterprise Zones are supporting artists
Launched in 2017 by the Mayor of London, Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZs) safeguard affordable creative workspaces, foster cultural infrastructure, and expand access to creative careers. With 12 zones across.
The Spirit of Ramadan: How the Ramadan Tent Project connects London’s communities
The Ramadan Tent Project brings people from all backgrounds together to share Iftar, the evening meal to break the fast. Established in 2013 as a student-led initiative at SOAS.
How Can Cities Scale Up Creative Approaches to Health?
The benefits of culture to our health are well-known. Whether through performing arts for dementia patients in Edinburgh, museum prescriptions for mental health in Montreal, or art therapy for.
A Collective Reflection: Cultural Leadership Through Crisis
20 Oct 2020
A panel of Mayors from cities across the WCCF network came together to reflect on learnings from their responses to the pandemic, and make the case for culture in.
How the world’s oldest transport network is changing to embrace cultural diversity in London
London has updated its famous transport map to reflect it's rich cultural diversity after engaging with communities.
From dusk till dawn: expanding London’s Night Time Enterprise Zone model
Night Time Enterprise Zones are designed to support and grow the night time economy on local high streets or in town centres. In 2019, London Night Time Commission called for a Night Time Enterprise Zone fund for LOCAL.