Nigel Smith, an architect who fell in love with Fire Island Pines, aimed to replicate this experience by launching New Fire Island, a Mediterranean project for the LGBTQ+ community. Although initially enthusiastic, the project was criticized for its perceived lack of diversity and cultural substance after a promotional video went viral. Critics, including local guilds and community members, questioned its purpose and whether it truly represented the inclusivity the community valued, highlighting concerns around gentrification and social dynamics in LGBTQ+ spaces.
One of my friends was moving to London, and he was, like, 'Why don't we just make a new place?'
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