Community members' perspectives on a community-engaged process for supporting vibrant greenspaces in Detroit

Authors

  • Guilherme Costa Queens University
  • Karl Erickson York University
  • Karin A Pfeiffer Michigan State University
  • Benjamin V Dougherty Michigan State University
  • Amber L Pearson Michigan State University
  • Alysha D Matthews Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University

Keywords:

community engagement, qualitative methods, stakeholder perspectives

Abstract

Greenspaces provide several well-being (Dinnie et al., 2013) and psychosocial benefits (Addy et al., 2004). Community-engaged research affords community partners a voice in the process (Cushman et al., 2004). This study assessed Detroit community members' perceived benefits of and suggestions for engaging with the community to support greenspaces. Through qualitative analysis, a three-step process for community-engaged planning was revealed. Findings highlight strategies that involve community members in this process to enhance community engagement and well-being.

Author Biographies

Guilherme Costa, Queens University

School of Kinesiology, Doctorate Student

Karl Erickson, York University

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Assistant Professor

Karin A Pfeiffer, Michigan State University

Department of Kinesiology, Assistant Professor

Benjamin V Dougherty, Michigan State University

Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, Affiliated Researcher

Amber L Pearson, Michigan State University

Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, Associate Professor

Alysha D Matthews, Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University

Alysha D. Matthews is a Doctoral Candidate at Michigan State University.

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Published

12/07/2022

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2022)

Section

Research and Theory

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