223: From advocacy to policy: how did night governance evolve? | Mirik Milan & Lutz Leichsenring (VibeLab)

From advocacy to policy: how did night governance evolve? 🤔

How did the Night Mayor movement begin? 🌙

In this episode of Nocturnal Cities, we go back to the roots of night-time governance with two pioneers who helped shape it into a global movement:

🎙️ Mirik Milan, former Night Mayor of Amsterdam

🎙️ Lutz Leichsenring, nightlife advocate & Clubcommission Berlin board member,

They together founded VibeLab - research, consultancy and advocacy agency supporting creatives and preserving nighttime culture.

Together with co-host Andreina Seijas, we explore:

✅ The origins of night-time advocacy

✅ From reactive control to proactive policy

✅ How COVID-19 shifted night governance

✅ What’s next for the cities after dark?

🌙 This episode is part of a special Urbcast series on nighttime governance, co-designed by Andreina Seijas, international consultant and researcher and the founder of Night Tank. Follow the podcast for upcoming episodes and join the conversation.

Interested in how cities come alive after dark? Join Andreina at NightLab, a one-week ⁠summer course at UCL⁠ designed for professionals curious about night-time governance and planning. Explore cutting-edge case studies, innovative placemaking strategies, and collaborative approaches to managing urban life after dark. Spots are limited—register your interest now ⁠here⁠.

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