Nighttime design, economic growth after dark, and the return of dining out at nightI’d hate to only know a city based on experiences during the day. Lighting completes architecture. Culture flourishes after dark. Laughter and friendships are more authentic. Even food tastes better at night. And, in this divided and digitized world, the night also brings us together. Or, rather, it will again. Soon. Join 24HourDallas and let's do what we can to help Dallas become more vibrant, inclusive, and safer at night. Randall White, Founder and President Ruminating IlluminationNighttime design is important to those who value and enjoy cities after dark. Nighttime design enhances safety, wayfinding, public spaces, and public health. Nighttime design boosts cultural and economic vibrancy. This is why 24HourDallas is presenting Enlightened | Planning and Designing Public Spaces for the Night. Free and open to the public, this Zoominar will be Tue., Mar. 9, 2021, 4–5 p.m. Central. Guest panelists are internationally regarded nighttime lighting designer Leni Schwendinger and Joshua King, co-founder of the extraordinary Dallas Aurora. This Zoominar is co-sponsored by Architectural Lighting Alliance and your guest host will be 24HourDallas Placemaking Team chair, Bryan Tony. Dividends from Dusk 'til DawnCity budgets are straining. So many residents and businesses have financial needs. But, as money flies out the window, what is being done to ensure that revenue keeps coming in through the door? As economic plans and policies are established, what will it take to convince leaders that the tax base can be boosted through profitable endeavors after dark? Learn what's possible during Dark Money | How Cities Are Championing Their Nighttime Economies, our free Zoominar, Tue., Apr. 13, 2021, 4–5 p.m. Central. Guest panelists are Venezuelan researcher and international evening economy consultant Andreina Seijas J. and foremost nighttime city expert and urbanist, Alistair Turnham. This Zoominar is co-sponsored by the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development and your guest host will be 24HourDallas Economics Team chair, Gary Sanchez. On your mark, get set, go out to dinner!Pandemic clouds are beginning to thin. More of us are receiving COVID-19 inoculations. Soon, we will return to restaurants out of our human need to be sociable ... and our desire to enjoy a great meal. Many restaurants have not survived the past year. Those that have hung on, along new restaurants entering the marketplace, will be ready to welcome nighttime customers and nighttime profits. What are the trends and what do restaurants need to prepare for? We'll find out during Let's Eat | How Restaurants Should Respond as Nighttime Diners Return. Free and open to the public, this Zoominar will be Mon., May 3, 2021, 4–5 p.m. Central. Guest panelists are Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor of Nation's Restaurant News along with restaurant consultant and industry analyst, Matthew Mabel. This Zoominar is co-sponsored by FreshPoint and your guest host will be 24HourDallas Vice President, Heather Pickett. Sometimes you just have to do it yourselfWe have a team of volunteers working on design standards for public spaces at night. Another is focused on racial equity in the nighttime economy. One group is exploring how teams of faith leaders might help calm after-dark anxiety in sociable districts. Yet another is gearing up to partner on a major economic impact study on Dallas' nighttime economy. 24HourDallas is a new and all-volunteer non-profit organization. We do what our members have the energy and passion to do to create a safe, vibrant, and diverse nighttime culture for Dallas businesses, residents, and guests. Please join us and help boost our city's nighttime society. It's especially important as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic—which has caused immeasurable damage. Become a member. 24HourDallas membership is only $25 a year for individuals and $100 for businesses and organizations that support our mission. Thank you for your consideration. |