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The notion of the night-time economy emerged in the 1990s as a cultural planning strategy aimed at re-vitalising and enlivening inner city life. However, current approaches to alco-centric leisure are silent on the role of culture in night-life behaviour. Urban policy generally fails to account for the complexity of cultures in the entertainment precincts of the city.
“Putting culture into policy for the city at night” is the title of the talk in which Nathaniel Bavinton will discuss common policy short-comings that reveal an inadequate grasp of the cultural dynamics of the city after dark. His research concerns Sydney, Parramatta and Newcastle.
Dr Nathaniel Bavinton is an urban sociologist and cultural researcher, who is currently a social and community planner for the City of Maitland. You may remember him as a key contributor to our seminar on “The city after dark”, conducted jointly with the City of Sydney in August 2009.
The talk will be held on Thursday, 11th August at 5.00pm and discussion will end at 6.15pm, followed by refreshments for those who can stay. The venue is as usual the 1st Floor, Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street (between Park and Bathurst).
We look forward to seeing you again.
Bob Solomon
Chairman
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When: Wednesday, 15th February 2012
Time: 5.00-6.15pm followed by refreshments
Venue: 1st Floor, Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street (between Park and Bathurst)
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