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The spaces where LGBTQ communities found safety are disappearing, and a fight is on to save them.
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In this episode
- Why LGBTQ landmarks face unique threats that standard preservation efforts miss
- How designers, historians, and activists are working together to protect these spaces
- What it takes to document and legitimize queer history in official records
- The connection between physical spaces and the survival of community identity
About this episode
Preserving the stories and spaces that define LGBTQ communities is an act of resilience and resistance. Hear from designers, historians, and activists about the vital work of safeguarding these cultural landmarks and ensuring their legacy endures.
About Next City
Join Lucas Grindley, executive director at Next City, where we believe journalists have the power to amplify solutions and spread workable ideas. Each week Lucas will sit down with trailblazers to discuss urban issues that get overlooked.
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