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Old 06-14-2009, 12:49 PM
 
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Hi folks,

My partner and I are beginning to look into relocating to Arizona. It is very important to us to find an area that offers cultural diversity, cultural opportunities and a gay friendly atmosphere. We relocated from New Jersey to Georgia several years ago and while we haven't experienced any overt homphobia, we've experienced gay tolerance at best, and its been made pretty clear to us that because we're not a) southern and b) heterosexual, we don't quite fit. It's been difficult to make friends down here and we've actually found that the friends we have made have been other northern transplants. Needless to say, we'd like to be a part of a more friendly, welcoming community, where the people don't really care where we're from or who we share our bedroom with. In addition, we're looking for a community that offers more in the way of culture. We live about 40 minutes from Atlanta, and in the immediate surroundings, if you're not a big fan of going to the mall, you're pretty much out of luck. Can anyone out there suggest areas of Arizona that could be a good fit based upon what I describe?

Thank you so much!!

 
Old 06-14-2009, 04:54 PM
 
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What is your definition of gay friendly location ? Is it any city that has a gay pride parade on the streets every year ? If that is your definition than Arizona is not the place for you.
 
Old 06-14-2009, 07:22 PM
 
Location: Mesa, Az
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What is your definition of gay friendly location ? Is it any city that has a gay pride parade on the streets every year ? If that is your definition than Arizona is not the place for you.
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Hi folks,

My partner and I are beginning to look into relocating to Arizona. It is very important to us to find an area that offers cultural diversity, cultural opportunities and a gay friendly atmosphere. We relocated from New Jersey to Georgia several years ago and while we haven't experienced any overt homphobia, we've experienced gay tolerance at best, and its been made pretty clear to us that because we're not a) southern and b) heterosexual, we don't quite fit. It's been difficult to make friends down here and we've actually found that the friends we have made have been other northern transplants. Needless to say, we'd like to be a part of a more friendly, welcoming community, where the people don't really care where we're from or who we share our bedroom with. In addition, we're looking for a community that offers more in the way of culture. We live about 40 minutes from Atlanta, and in the immediate surroundings, if you're not a big fan of going to the mall, you're pretty much out of luck. Can anyone out there suggest areas of Arizona that could be a good fit based upon what I describe?

Thank you so much!!
Try Phx proper: it has quite a vibrant Gay scene, the epicenter seems to be 7th St/Camelback.

Yes; we do have Gay Pride events happening here.

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Old 06-14-2009, 07:27 PM
 
Location: Winnetka, IL & Rolling Hills, CA
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Arizona is very conservative just like Georgia. Particularly Phoenix. Phoenix is the hub of conservatism. I think I might look into Downtown Phoenix or Downtown Scottsdale if I were you. Tuscon might also work, but I personally like Phoenix a lot more.
 
Old 06-14-2009, 07:50 PM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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Arizona is very conservative just like Georgia. Particularly Phoenix. Phoenix is the hub of conservatism. I think I might look into Downtown Phoenix or Downtown Scottsdale if I were you. Tuscon might also work, but I personally like Phoenix a lot more.
Arizona is NOTHING like Georgia. In Georgia conservative means Christian, bible-belt and bigoted. In Arizona, conservative means don't tax me for unnecessary things like schools and let me take my AK-47 to Applebee's if I want. In contrast to Georgia, AZ is quite tolerant of people who don't act and look the same as the dominant group. As AZ Bear points out, there is a large and visible gay community in Phoenix. At least one regular contributor on this forum is gay and will comment in more detail in time.
 
Old 06-14-2009, 07:56 PM
 
Location: Metro Phoenix, AZ USA
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Agree with Ponderosa and ArizonaBear.

As far as the Valley is concerned, I would say central Phoenix, as suggested, or Tempe, would be the best locations. Tucson would also be a possibility, but I think the Valley has more to offer you.
 
Old 06-14-2009, 08:58 PM
 
Location: Mesa, Az
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Agree with Ponderosa and ArizonaBear.

As far as the Valley is concerned, I would say central Phoenix, as suggested, or Tempe, would be the best locations. Tucson would also be a possibility, but I think the Valley has more to offer you.
Several Gay folks have flat told me that Tucson is a wasteland where that way of life is concerned-----------read that virtually no clubs, etc.
 
Old 06-14-2009, 09:14 PM
 
Location: 95468
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If you want to start a conversation about gay tolerance then just do it.
If that is to direct at least put some effort into the story. PLEEEEEASE!

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Old 06-14-2009, 09:17 PM
 
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Several Gay folks have flat told me that Tucson is a wasteland where that way of life is concerned-----------read that virtually no clubs, etc.
God Bless Tucson.
 
Old 06-14-2009, 10:04 PM
 
Location: Metro Phoenix, AZ USA
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Several Gay folks have flat told me that Tucson is a wasteland where that way of life is concerned-----------read that virtually no clubs, etc.
That may very well be true. An old friend of mine is down there, but he is older (like me ). I was thinking more of the generally more liberal climate. That's why I suggested that the Valley might have more to offer in terms of activities/culture etc.
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