Nachtökonomie als Themenfeld der kommunalen Wirtschaftsförderung – Status quo, Herausforderungen und Förderansätze - Standort

As a municipal player, the municipal economic development agency is entrusted with a variety of tasks to shape the parameters for successful business. For this, the advantages of the location are communicated and the factors important for the development of the location are shaped. One of these location factors is the local nightlife. With its many facets, it appeals to a broad target group and reflects the liveliness and quality of life of a city. Clubs, venues, and the music industry make an important contribution to this.This article examines the importance that municipal economic development agencies attach to the Night-Time Economy and the extent to which they are already addressing the issue. In addition, the challenges and opportunities for promoting nightlife in the context of municipal economic development are discussed. For this purpose, the article draws on the results of an online survey of municipal economic development agencies in Germany.