Can You Really Plan For A Gay District?

From NPR...one commentator's challenge to Spokane, WA's plan for a "gay district" to attract the Creative Class.

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February 5, 2005, 7:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

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."

Thanks to Christine Graziano

FULL STORY: An Argument Against Spokane's Planned Gay District

Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in National Public Radio

Community / Economic Development Washington

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