Quieter, safer, cheaper? Planning for more inclusive town centres at night

Roberts, M. and Eldridge, A. 2007. Quieter, safer, cheaper? Planning for more inclusive town centres at night. Planning Practice and Research. 22 (2), pp. 253-266. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697450701584410

TitleQuieter, safer, cheaper? Planning for more inclusive town centres at night
AuthorsRoberts, M. and Eldridge, A.
Abstract

The article reflects on planning for a more inclusive evening and night-time economy. The section focused on town and city centers in the evening and later into the night. It discusses the issues of lack of participation of certain groups within the population in entertainment and cultural activities.

JournalPlanning Practice and Research
Journal citation22 (2), pp. 253-266
ISSN0269-7459
YearMay 2007
PublisherTaylor & Francis
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/02697450701584410
Publication dates
PublishedMay 2007

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