How to make the neighborhood you want | Chris Bartlett | TEDxPhiladelphia

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The story of cities is the beautiful flexibility of our neighborhoods. Activist Chris Bartlett shows how Chinese and LGBT populations in Philadelphia created two of the city's most valuable cultural districts with visual cues, cultural anchors, and affordable housing. The history of Philly's Chinatown and the Gayborhood reveal why you should fight for the neighborhood that you call yours in this inspiring talk sure to energize city dwellers from coast to coast.

Since 1991, Chris Bartlett has been building organizations, communities, research and events dedicated to empowering LGBT populations. In Philadelphia, Chris leads the William Way LGBT Community Center, where he builds community through arts and culture, technological innovation, and intergenerational approaches. He’s been a leader in the local effort to build housing that welcomes LGBT seniors. Next up, he’s creating the nation’s first LGBT Jazz Festival and a city-wide exploration of LGBT history in Philadelphia.

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