The Municipality of Nicosia has joined a European project to develop city amenities at night. Cities After Dark is implemented as part of the European URBACT program for sustainable urban development.
A meeting between city officials and the local project team identified necessary steps that could improve the infrastructure and services offered during the evening and night hours (6:00 pm to 6:00 am).
From October 2 to 4, experts from the European project and representatives of other participating cities will visit the capital to discuss development strategies and existing experience.
Also currently participating in the Cities After Dark project are Braga (Portugal), Paris (France), Tallinn (Estonia), Varna (Bulgaria), Genoa (Italy), Malaga (Spain), Piraeus (Greece), Zadar (Croatia), Budva (Montenegro). The initiator and leader of the project is Braga.
The goal of the reforms is to create a city infrastructure that will function 24 hours a day. This includes accessible transportation, emergency services, hotels, food and entertainment establishments, and security. Many of these factors are not focused on late time now.
The night-time economy is important for tourists arriving and departing at different times, and for people working late or early in the morning.
In addition, city authorities will have to balance the city's nightlife so that the quality of life of the local population does not suffer. Thus, light and noise pollution must be taken into account.
Text prepared based on CBN materials
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