Historic preservation should not "freeze a city in time" but rather foster a place whose history includes people, movements, and cultural shifts. Since the LGBTQ+ community was central to Key West's revitalization, rainbow colors are historically significant to the city's culture, heritage and the One Human Family we claim to be. Additionally, the amendment would allow a variety of positive expressions in addition to rainbow colors, showcasing Key West’s historic and modern vibrancy.
Historic preservation should not "freeze a city in time" but rather foster a place whose history includes people, movements, and cultural shifts. Since the LGBTQ+ community was central to Key West's revitalization, rainbow colors are historically significant to the city's culture, heritage and the One Human Family we claim to be. Additionally, the amendment would allow a variety of positive expressions in addition to rainbow colors, showcasing Key West’s historic and modern vibrancy.