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Old 09-22-2010, 10:26 AM
 
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Hello. I'm looking to move to Milwaukee and am wondering about the most LGBT friendly areas as well as the most LGBT populated?
I would be renting if that makes any difference.
I am also not too up to date on which are the safest neighborhoods verse crime rates and such.
I am really open on location. I had been looking in West Allis but know it's not the most LGBT friendly.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

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Old 09-22-2010, 11:42 AM
 
Location: Bay View, Milwaukee
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The East Side, Downtown, Third Ward, Walkers Point, and Bayview ("Gayview") are all popular with the LGBT community. Also, Riverwest, Brewers Hill, and parts of the west side.
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Old 09-22-2010, 01:48 PM
 
Location: La Jolla, CA
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Exactly what quijote said...
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Old 09-26-2010, 08:37 PM
 
Location: Tucson/Nogales
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Just remember, you may move into a heavily Gay neighborhood, and none of your Gay neighbors may give you the time of day. There are some mighty unfriendly Gay people not friendly to their own people.

If you're Gay, and a senior, your younger Gay neighbors may see you and throw eggs at you or resort to name-calling.

Or you may just be ugly.

I had a Gay couple living next door to me for 5 years, and it was a phyrric victory to just get them to return a hello.

I, occasionally, run into a younger Gay couple walking their dog in the neighborhood while my walking my pet, their noses are high into the air, and I'm surprised they haven't sicced their dog on me!

I'm Gay, open, and the friendliest neighbors I've had have been Straight.

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Old 10-11-2010, 09:33 AM
 
Location: Keonsha, Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by marvelousmelvin View Post
Hello. I'm looking to move to Milwaukee and am wondering about the most LGBT friendly areas as well as the most LGBT populated?
I would be renting if that makes any difference.
I am also not too up to date on which are the safest neighborhoods verse crime rates and such.
I am really open on location. I had been looking in West Allis but know it's not the most LGBT friendly.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
First Link:
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Second Link:
Wisconsin Gay News From Quest: Wisconsin's Gay News Leader!

you might find certain communities appealing to you, there are area and neighborhood organizations. good luck!
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Old 09-07-2013, 03:57 AM
 
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Default family houses for family with teen lgbt

We have been in another country for a couple years but from Niagara Falls, NY originally. My 15 year old lgbt has had a very hard couple of years here; especially in school. Will be returning and looking to buy a home very soon in America. We found the Alliance school of Milwaukee and thought it could be our savior for our teen; there seems to be a ton of support we can help him with that is right there in Milwaukee. We are looking for a family home in a safe area that doesn't need to be fancy at all (actually we had thought to get something needing some work even) with a lower tax bracket but around people that will not make him feel badly; this is so important now. I read about the areas you listed and this is very helpful. Only wondered if anything more specific can come to mind to help; we know nothing about this area or state except it seems to be able to give our son and family an easier time, even for the future. Anything that can help is appreciated.
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Old 09-07-2013, 02:02 PM
 
Location: Milwaukee
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Bay view used to be Gay View sadly no longer. I think you would feel comfortable almost anywhere lower east side, bay view, all of the places mentioned really. All really safe with the exception of River West.
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Old 09-07-2013, 08:38 PM
 
Location: Bristol, WI
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My partner and I recently moved from Lake County Illinois to a senior community in Bristol. Frankly, I wish I had not left Illinois. There are a lot of nice gay people in Wisconsin, but they are living in a state of siege. You need to use the internet or word-of-mouth to meet them. Overall, Wisconsin is the most gay-hostile place I have lived in since I left Oregon. The state legislature is dominated by Tea Party Republicans who seem to think gay people are responsible for all the evil in the world. They made it unconstitutional for gay couples to have any legal rights. We have to go to Illinois for our health care; it is the only way. Even the Episcopalians are homophobic. The bishop of Milwaukee has essentially told the gays to get out. If you come to Wisconsin, stay to the far south or west, so you can get to Illinois or Minnesota quickly.
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Old 09-07-2013, 09:32 PM
 
Location: Mequon, WI
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My partner and I recently moved from Lake County Illinois to a senior community in Bristol. Frankly, I wish I had not left Illinois. There are a lot of nice gay people in Wisconsin, but they are living in a state of siege. You need to use the internet or word-of-mouth to meet them. Overall, Wisconsin is the most gay-hostile place I have lived in since I left Oregon. The state legislature is dominated by Tea Party Republicans who seem to think gay people are responsible for all the evil in the world. They made it unconstitutional for gay couples to have any legal rights. We have to go to Illinois for our health care; it is the only way. Even the Episcopalians are homophobic. The bishop of Milwaukee has essentially told the gays to get out. If you come to Wisconsin, stay to the far south or west, so you can get to Illinois or Minnesota quickly.
With hyperbole like this who needs good advice!

Personally these questions of gay friendly, liberal friendly, conservative friendly, kid friendly areas are way over blown. Most people don't care what you think or how you live your life and 99% of people are not going to say anything even if they disagree with you lifestyle or political affiliation or how you dress or how many piercings you may have on your face. If you find an area you like and looks nice and has the things you want then move there, you'll be fine.
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Old 09-10-2013, 12:59 PM
 
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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I'm gay, I live in a really nice part of West Allis near the New Berlin border. I am surrounded by straight married couples, some with kids, some grown and out, but I couldn't ask for better neighbors. I love it here, no way would I want to live on the east side or in Bay View just because I'm gay. I am not living in a state of "seige" lol. If you have some respect for other people, they will embrace you in return. If you're going to throw words around, bash Republicans, then you can expect to become isolated. The people around here are much nicer than those living in the so-called gay "community"
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