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Historic Preservation Commission backs ordinance to create Castro LGBTQ cultural district with community-led safeguards
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended approval of an administrative-code amendment to establish a Castro LGBTQ Cultural District, adding language to name the commission a technical advisor and to emphasize the district must be community-led. The commission also urged close coordination with MOHCD and the city's LGBTQ cultural heritage strategy.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on May 1 recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt an amendment to the Administrative Code to establish the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District, voting unanimously after adding language to clarify the commission’s advisory role and to require that any community-based organization act in partnership with the neighborhood working group.
Preservation staff told commissioners the proposal (case no. 2019-005451 PCA) aligns with the citywide historic context statement for LGBTQ history and the city’s forthcoming LGBTQ+ cultural heritage strategy. ‘‘We recommend approval without any modification,’’ staff said, citing the district’s deep historical connection to LGBTQ life and its institutions.
Tom Temprano, legislative aide to Supervisor…
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