Over the years Doan and Higgins state that the population have amassed political clout and economical power which is a result of social and cultural capital brought in by LGBT communities after the World War 2. The metropolitan areas were gentrified by the gay male residents that resided there, trying to leave the discrimination behind. These people were looking for a “safe zone” eventually being labeled queer spaces. These safe spaces become more attractive to heterosexual leading the higher demand in property and the rise in rent and real estate. While planners promote wider urban redevelopment to attract these booming real estate firms making property values increase even more. This could be tied to residential zoning and housing In Fotsyth
