Sydney’s nightlife has suffered dreadful and high-profile setbacks after the lockout laws came into play, but the NSW government and councils are now pulling out all stops to revive it.
Integral to this campaign is reorienting the night time economy so that it’s about more than just drinking and nightclubbing.
Speaking to Poppy Johnson of The Fifth Estate, Urbis Director Dianne Knott said, “Cities have much to benefit from a vibrant night time economy.”
Not only is the NTE a major contributor to the state’s economy, there’s also the safety aspect with more “eyes on the street” as well as “lots of place-making benefits”, including a sense of pride in your community.