The People Zones vision is to grow safer communities by building on strengths, creating connections and empowering everyone to play a role.
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In order to do so effectively, an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) approach was taken, which aims to build on existing assets and address local needs through community driven efforts.
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Adopting an Asset Based Community Development approach based on the communities’ strengths and potentials is seen as key to maximising the impact and sustainability of People Zones.
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To underpin this, Mapping for Change (MfC), a social enterprise part-owned by University College London, conducted baseline research within each People Zone to uncover existing assets, identify current challenges, and gain insights into the community’s aspirations.
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The findings in each report will inform the development of the People Zones and ensure that support is targeted to meet the priorities of the residents and the networks of organisations that make up the community and support the community.​​
A mixed methods approach was adopted to conduct the research over three months which included:
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Surveys
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Workshops
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Meetings
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Pop-Up Events and
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Semi-Structured Interviews
To review the Research Reports for each People Zones area, please see below:
Each People Zone will form a Steering Group as a final element of the research to ensure the momentum and awareness generated during the engagement and research is maintained and built upon.
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Moving forward it is expected that the steering group, which comprises representatives of the community and local support organisations, will help to drive the programme forward for the benefit of the community and offer support to local residents who would like to initiate community-led projects.