Desire Lines

This is a practical guide to running public consultations, co-design and community engagement to help practitioners make the most of local knowledge and insight for the benefit of design. It offers guidance on managing community participation.

Autorentext

Lesley Malone has a MSc in Social Research Methods, specialising in the study of public realm. With a career background in the built environment in a variety of research, information, and communications roles, she now works as a freelance writer specialising in research methods for people-centred public space.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Research Essentials for Community Participation 3. Observation 4. Diary Studies, A Quick Guide to Qualitative Data Analysis 5. Exhibitions and Public Meetings, A Quick Guide to Public Events 6. Survey Methods 7. Focus Groups, A Quick Guide to Communications 8. Collaborative Approaches, A Quick Guide to Reporting Research 9. Ethical and Inclusive Practice 10. Participants' Experiences