Meet the IURC LAC cities working on night-time economy

Across Europe and Latin America, cities are working together to unlock the potential of the night-time economy as a driver of more vibrant, inclusive and resilient urban environments.

Through the IURC Latin America and the Caribbean programme, these cities collaborate within the Community of Practice on Night-time Economy to exchange knowledge, address shared challenges and explore innovative approaches to public space, culture, mobility, safety and local economic development.

Discover the cities shaping the future of the night-time economy.

Buenos Aires | Argentina

🏙️ 3.1 m inhabitants | 🗺️ 203 km² of territory

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, promotes urban regeneration through public space renewal, sustainable mobility and housing improvement. The city integrates social inclusion, climate action and digital governance, advancing neighbourhood revitalisation and resilient urban infrastructure in a dense metropolitan context.

Braga | Portugal

🏙️ 200 k inhabitants | 🗺️ 183 km² of territory

Braga combines a strong historical identity with contemporary urban regeneration strategies. The city focuses on innovation districts, sustainable mobility, digital services and youth-oriented economic development, positioning itself as a growing knowledge and technology hub in Northern Portugal.

Salvador (Bahía) | Brazil

🏙️ 2.9 m inhabitants | 🗺️ 693 km² of territory

Salvador focuses on social cohesion by combining urban regeneration, cultural heritage preservation and inclusive social policies. The city addresses inequality through historic centre revitalisation, public space enhancement and community-based development strategies.

Genoa | Italy

🏙️ 560 k inhabitants | 🗺️ 243 km² of territory

Genoa is a historic Mediterranean port city undergoing economic and urban transformation centred on strategic sectors such as logistics, the blue economy, advanced manufacturing and port-related innovation. The city promotes port–city integration, waterfront regeneration and sustainable mobility, combining industrial renewal with environmental transition and digitalisation. Genoa’s approach links economic competitiveness with climate resilience and inclusive urban development.

About IURC LAC

IURC Latin America and the Caribbean, part of the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme, connects cities and regions from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe to co-create sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven solutions. Through peer-to-peer exchange and partnerships, the programme contributes to improving citizens’ quality of life while strengthening global cooperation.