Detroit is Modeling an LGBTQ Business District Like Wilton Manors скачать в хорошем качестве

Detroit is Modeling an LGBTQ Business District Like Wilton Manors

Detroit is making strides to establish an LGBTQ business district, aiming to fill the void left as queer spaces have diminished. Kevin Heard, founder of the Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce, noted the city has lost many of its LGBTQ venues since the 1970s and '80s, now down to just eight. Unlike cities with established "gayborhoods," like Wilton Manors, Detroit lacks a dedicated LGBTQ hub, a gap Heard seeks to address. The Chamber launched a survey, in collaboration with the City of Detroit and LGBTQ research firm Community Marketing. The survey is to identify the most queer-friendly areas in Detroit. Heard said, “The chamber will be able to prioritize resources and services,” highlighting that the survey results will guide focus groups and site selection for the district. So far, over 1,000 people have participated. Once the location is chosen, the chamber will start a capital campaign to buy properties for queer businesses. The ambitious plan could take up to a decade, but the goal is to acquire the first parcel by 2026. Everyone here in Wilton Manors wishes our northern neighbors in Detroit all success.