Clubs in cities are at risk of disappearing due to gentrification, posing a significant threat to local nightlife. In this session, we will explore the challenges faced by club scenes in different cities and the negative impacts of club closures. We will explore the concept of a Club Cadastre – a detailed registry or mapping of club locations, their significance, and their contributions to the local culture. This tool helps track and protect these cultural hubs from being uprooted or closed. Alongside this, we will discuss the Agent of Change principle, which protects venues from consequences of gentrification. Learn how cities are using these strategies to preserve the heartbeat of urban nightlife through thoughtful urban planning.

English Urban Development Policy & Politics / Administration

Speakers

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  Benjamin (Ben) Thele he/him

  City of Cologne Germany

  Benjamin Thele (*1982) studied History and Romance Studies at the University of Cologne. From 2011 to 2018, he served as the Managing Director of the Theater an der Ruhr in Mülheim, overseeing the theater’s operations and managing a …

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  Sophie Brownlee she/her

  Music Venue Trust United Kingdom

  Sophie Brownlee is External Affairs Manager at Music Venue Trust with responsibility for external affairs, strategy, and advocacy with all layers of government across the four UK nations. Sophie has experience in several external affairs …