b'The role of the small bar as an urban catalystJen George SunnySydneys growth of a successful night-time economy what impact do these bars have on adjoining uses andwas brought down by a chain of events that relate to activities. Using data collection, media reports and casethe rise of alcohol related crimes and the reforms that studies, this research examines where small bars arethe city adopted in order to curb anti-social behaviour. concentrated and what similarities in the urban structureWhile some parts of the city have witnessed a significant around help make them successful. It then examines thedrop in the time time economy as a result, others have laneways of Melbourne to see how planning and urbanflourished as new small-bars have established that are design policy can encourage economic activity in smallnot impacted by the Lock Out Laws. streets.This research analyses these events starting from the It also further produces a hypothesis on how urbanpurpose and implementation of the Lock out Laws, designers can use this information to consider whywhere these laws impacted the night-time economy retaining historical small laneways and service areasand the implications of the introduction of the Small Bar can be beneficial to the character and life of a city.Legislation which brought about a new kind of public The research concludes with principles that can beactivity/retail use in business zones. used in new urban designs to encourage the night timeeconomy to thrive in small or concealed pedestrianThis research thesis examines the small bar as a spaces.typology to understand where they are located, whatare the urban design implications of these bars and141 small bars in SydneyP5-20200301-FOLIO RESEARCH.indd 12 2020/3/4 23:14:04'