One German car park has recently unveiled three car parking spaces which are aimed at those drivers who are members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as migrant drivers.
There were three such parking spaces showcased in the underground parking lot, and they are said to be for those who feel "a special need for protection."
Thomas Morlock, city councillor and chairman of the supervisory board of HPG (Hanauer Parkhaus GmbH) who built the spaces, was thoroughly enthusiastic about the spaces.
In his own words, the spaces were there to help those who have "a special need for protection and security in public spaces."
Morlock continued to elaborate the purpose of the spaces (pictured above), by saying that they were not necessarily for "separate group[s] of people," but that they were a "conspicuously colourful symbol" meant to encourage "diversity and tolerance."
While some have criticised the idea as simply dividing society further, some members of the LGBTQ+ community also questioned the reality of the idea while praising the intention. One individual pointed out that it could also simply make people targets of hate crimes:
"I find it [unsettling] because it puts you at greater risk of becoming a victim of an act of violence. It is best to distribute the 🌈 [symbol] throughout the car park," [Translated from German].
"The partly homophobic and xenophobic reactions make it clear that the action was right and necessary," Morlock told the German press. "The parking spaces are not reserved, they are intended for everyone and should be a symbol of diversity."
At the moment it is unsure as to whether any other car parks will join in with this symbol.
h/t: Daily Mail
