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Sydney Looks to Amp Up Nightlife to Shed Sleepy Reputation
The ultimate morning city is trying to shift gear and has a $33 million plan to try and persuade residents to get out in the evenings
The Maybe Sammy bar in Sydney on Sept. 14.
Photographer: Brent Lewin/BloombergAustralia’s biggest city is dusting off long-held plans to bring the harbor metropolis to life after the sun goes down from spending on live music, and art and culture, to making late-night shopping a reality.
Success means tackling ingrained social norms. As the sun rises, the city’s waterfront parks and beaches are abuzz with exercisers while office-goers are spoilt for choice for a flat white and smashed-avo toast in smart harbor-view settings.