Economic Studies

Cities and States Evaluate Impacts from Nightlife 

As more cities and towns manage sociability as an economic engine, enhancing nightlife and the social economy with more dining, entertainment venues, challenges emerge as public safety and quality of life impacts tap ever decreasing city resources.

Seattle, Washington

• Economic Assessment – Executive Summary

• Seattle Economic Assessment

New York, New York

• Nightlife Study

Chicago, Illinois

• Chicago Music Commission

• Executive Summary

• Full Report

Austin, Texas

• General Information

• Study Overview

• Music Study:

• Appendix 1 - Issues and Methodology

• Appendix 2 - Economic Impacts: Output

• Appendix 3 - Economic Impacts: Employment

United Kingdom

• Night Vision

• Better Town Centres at Night

Nashville, Tennessee

• Music Industry Impact Study