When cities shut down at night, opportunity also goes dark. But the 24-hour economy isn’t just about #nightlife, it’s about essential workers, community spaces, culture and #innovations that thrive when the sun sets. By challenging myths that limit our perception of life after dark, we can design safer streets, fairer work conditions and more inclusive spaces for everyone. The night is a shared public resource and a frontier for urban resilience, creativity and growth, Saiful Salihudin (World Economic Forum) and Andreina Seijas (Night Tank ) write: https://lnkd.in/eaRQwwWm
Cities That Dream Beyond Dusk Even after sunset, the pulse of a city continues, in the quiet hum of hospitals, the rhythm of transit, and the laughter from open squares. The night is not a pause; it is a parallel world of purpose and creativity. The World Economic Forum’s 24 Hour Economy Initiative reframes the night as an opportunity; a time for inclusion, innovation, and shared humanity. From safety through design to equitable work for night laborers, cities are learning to serve all who live, move, and create after dark. Because a thriving city does not rest when the lights dim, it learns to glow with intention.
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1d1. Prevalence of “night owl vs lark” mismatch Around 15–30% of adults are naturally “evening types” (night owls). When forced into early schedules (school, work, etc.), many develop social jetlag — a chronic misalignment between their biological clock and external demands. Studies suggest 40–50% of night owls report chronic sleep problems (insomnia-like symptoms, daytime sleepiness, poor performance) under lark schedules. 2. Formal diagnosis: Delayed Sleep–Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD) DSWPD is the clinical version of extreme night-owlism. Prevalence in the general population: ~0.2–1%, but up to 7–16% in adolescents and young adults. Many more people suffer subclinical “circadian misalignment” without getting diagnosed. 3. Other major sleep disorders (for comparison) Insomnia disorder: ~10–15% of adults (chronic form). Obstructive sleep apnea: ~10–20% of adults, rising with age/weight. Restless legs syndrome: ~2–3%. Narcolepsy and hypersomnias: <0.1–0.2%. Parasomnias (sleepwalking, REM behavior disorder, etc.): <5% adults, but higher in children.