Gordon Price
Canadian politician
Gordon H. Price is a Canadian urban planner, gay rights activist, and former politician who served as a member of Vancouver City Council from 1986 to 2002 representing the Non-Partisan Association (NPA). He was the first openly gay member of the council. During his tenure, he also served on the boards of Metro Vancouver and TransLink. Since retiring from politics, he has remained active in urban affairs.
Community activism and advocacy
Price became prominent for leading a campaign to address street prostitution in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood. Forming the grassroots group CROWE (Concerned Residents of the West End) in 1981, Price aimed to maintain peace and livability in the area. The group sought to address the presence of sex workers in residential streets, drawing support from a diverse coalition of community members, including gay men, seniors, and heterosexual residents. However, the coalition's approach, emphasizing exclusionary and punitive measures, influenced perceptions of neighbourhood belonging, urban ideals, and community safety.
Price is known for his grassroots involvement as a co-founder of AIDS Vancouver in early 1983, one of the first organizations in Canada to address the AIDS crisis. He helped establish the organization with a focus on providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
Post-political career and continued engagement
Since retiring from office after serving 16 years, Price transitioned into roles as a writer, public lecturer, and professor, focusing on urban renewal and transportation planning issues.
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