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London, New York and Philadelphia offer models for California to manage nightlife and safety
Summary
International and U.S. city officials told the Assembly panel that dedicated night offices, coordinated agency programs, and flexible licensing are effective tools to preserve venues, reduce conflicts and support workers; London, New York and Philadelphia provided data-backed examples.
SACRAMENTO — Officials from London, New York and Philadelphia described a range of governance tools and data-driven programs they said helped cities preserve nightlife, improve safety and support economic recovery.
Sam Mathis and Julieta from London's 24 Hour team said the mayor's office created a vision for a 24‑hour city and a large evidence base that valued London's nighttime economy at —39 billion (2024) with a —21 billion…
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