The district was formally designated in 2020 by city and downtown leaders to create an LGBTQ district in Downtown San Jose. The location of the district was chosen due to its being an important center of gay life within the city and the Silicon Valley high-tech culture.
Culture
The district is home to a hub of gay bars, including the notable Splash Bar, one of San Jose's oldest.
Geography
The Qmunity District is located in Downtown San Jose. Its boundaries are made up of Post Street, between 1st Street and Market Street, and intersected by Lightston Alley.