City of Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ Context Statement

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking a consultant to develop a historical context statement for the LGBTQIA+ community. The scope of work includes conducting historical research, interviews, and community engagement to document and broaden the historical narrative of the LGBTQIA+ community in Pittsburgh. The consultant will be required to develop a timeline of LGBTQIA+ history, identify contextual themes and significant people, places, and spaces, and provide a narrative around each theme. The project aims to provide a foundation for the recognition and preservation of LGBTQIA+ history and spaces in Pittsburgh. Key aspects of the project include: * Conducting historical research and interviews to document the LGBTQIA+ community's history * Developing a timeline of LGBTQIA+ history in Pittsburgh * Identifying contextual themes and significant people, places, and spaces associated with those themes * Providing a narrative around each theme * Engaging with the community through interviews and public meetings * Delivering a briefing to the City's LGBTQIA+ Commission and the Historic Review Commission