Case study · Housing
Understanding residents’ experience of regeneration in South Thamesmead
Face-to-face research with South Thamesmead residents explored perceptions of regeneration, neighbourhood life, nature, outdoor space, and wellbeing as part of the CLEVER Cities programme.
AudienceResidents living in South Thamesmead
Approach150 face-to-face interviews at events, on street, and on residents’ doorsteps
Value to Greater London AuthorityLocal evidence on how residents experienced regeneration and nature-based improvements
The brief
- The CLEVER Cities project was delivering nature-focused regeneration and improvements in South Thamesmead
- The Greater London Authority commissioned Enventure Research to survey local residents about the regeneration and their experience of the area, with particular attention to nature and outdoor space
The approach
- The questionnaire was developed with the Greater London Authority and repeated questions used elsewhere in the CLEVER Cities programme so comparisons could be made
- Topics included regeneration, community and socialising, outdoors and nature, satisfaction with the local area, and mental health and wellbeing
- IQCS-trained interviewers completed interviews at community events, on street, and on residents’ doorsteps
The outcome
- A total of 150 interviews were completed
- Enventure Research produced detailed reporting with subgroup analysis by characteristics including gender, age, ethnicity, area of South Thamesmead, and length of residency, providing a more detailed view of how regeneration was experienced by different resident groups
- Questionnaire aligned with wider CLEVER Cities research for comparability
- Fieldwork delivered through several community-based contact routes