It’s no secret that cities are typically more tolerant of the LGBTQ+ community, and a larger city allows for greater opportunities in general, as well as a larger dating pool. But how did the iconic gay neighborhoods we all know and love come to be?In this episode, we're taking a look at the history of gay villages, their core themes that attract LGBTQ+ people, and how gayborhoods have fallen victim to gentrification.Additional Resources:Between World Wars, Gay Culture Flourished In BerlinThe Wall Street of 16th-Century Venice : The Ghetto of VeniceGayest Cities in America 2022Top 10 Gay Cities in the WorldWorld's Best Gay CitiesWhy Gayborhoods Matter: The Street Empirics of Urban SexualitiesA Survey of LGBT AmericansOnce a Crucial Refuge, ‘Gayborhoods’ Lose L.G.B.T.Q. Residents in Major CitiesWhen It Comes to Gentrification, LGBTQ People are Both Victim and PerpetratorWhy Gayborhoods MatterSupport the showGet Your Merch

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