In planning, the evening economy describes economic activity taking place in the evening after many people finish daytime employment or formal education,[1][2] such as eating and drinking, entertainment, and nightlife (which may be described by the related term nighttime economy).
Activities
editThe evening economy includes, but is not limited to:
- Eating out - restaurants, cafes, takeaways
- Drinking - pubs and bars
- Culture and entertainment - theatres, cinemas, live music and comedy events, ten pin bowling, ice skating
- Sport - spectator sports including football, rugby and greyhound racing often take place in the evening, especially during Mondays to Fridays.
- Healthcare, police and firefighting
Benefits and drawbacks
editThe benefits of a significant evening economy can include:
- Recreation for people, which is often welcome after finishing work for the day
- Increased employment due to local spending
- Reduced social exclusion and increased vitality in towns
The drawbacks can include:
- Noise pollution
- Crime and/or anti-social behaviour, particularly where alcohol is involved
- Traffic congestion
Regeneration
editEvening economic activity has been used to drive urban regeneration in cities such as Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne and Dublin.
References
edit- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Wolverhampton City Council - Wolverhampton Evening Economy Action Plan". Archived from the original on 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2012-10-08.