Figure 1
Action Research Model.
Adapted from Bodorkós and Pataki (2009).
Figure 2
Implementation of Four Phases of Action Research.
Table 1
Phases of Reid Park Partnership.
| RESEARCH QUESTION | RESEARCH METHODS | PLAN FOR ACTION | IMPLEMENT ACTION | REFLECTION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | – What are pressing neighborhood concerns? – Assets? | – Survey – Asset mapping – Interviews – Historical documents | – Identify four neighborhood goals | – Pride Walk Senior Luncheon | – Limited participation (need broader input) – Focus on building social capital |
| Phase II | – What are the barriers to participation in Reid Park? | – Interview with key stakeholders – Visioning workshop – Literature review | – Rebuilding neighborhood association | – Form steering committee – Board election and new bylaws – KaBooM! | – Participation broadened but capacity is still limited |
| Phase III | – How do public amenities differ? | – Interviews – Historical documents – Funding records | – Community engagement for park planning | – Develop park vision plan | – Build neighborhood power |
| Phase IV | – How do we implement park vision? | – Community mapping – Funding Tree | – Plan for oral history project | – Oral history – Organize at City Hall | – Coalition building to help sustain power |
Figure 3
Visioning Workshop with Reid Park Resident Facilitating Discussion.