Why listen
The fight to preserve LGBTQ landmarks is about keeping history alive before it disappears.
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In this episode
- Why LGBTQ spaces face unique threats that standard preservation efforts miss
- How designers and historians are documenting culture before it is lost
- What activists are doing to push these landmarks into official protection
- Why preserving physical spaces matters for community identity and resilience
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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