The Victorian Pride Center / Brearley Architects and Urbanists + Grant Amon Architects . Image © John Gollings
Evolving theories in urban design seek to reframe how cities are built and experienced. As theory and practice grows more empathetic towards the needs of its diverse stakeholders, queer urban design brings a broad and holistic shift to understanding identity and community in publicly inhabited spaces. The approach challenges traditional – often rigid – methods of city planning by applying principles of queer theory to reflect fluidity and interconnectedness.