Dr Drane has developed a Night Time Economy Strategy Research Project which focuses on understanding precinct and enclave activation across both urban and real estate development processes.
His Night Owl research project was conceived just prior to COVID19 in 2020 and was then brought to life in early 2021 with rising interest in night economy across city and regional settings.
Dr Drane’s dormancy research in regional settings was found to have parrallels with activation of night precincts which often come to life and die out in the mid evening hours.