Can You Really Plan For A Gay District?
5 February 2005 - 7:00am
From NPR...one commentator's challenge to Spokane, WA's plan for a "gay district" to attract the Creative Class.
On NPR's All Things Considered.."All Things Considered, February 2, 2005 · Business owners and gay activists in Spokane, Washington, are making a plan to create a gay district. They envision a neighborhood like the Castro in San Francisco, with gay-friendly businesses and lots of gay residents. Commentator Michael Alvear thinks it's a bad idea."
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National Public Radio, February 2, 2005
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