Labs of Contextualized Urban Social Work
Starting LOCUS
Tips!
- Some areas experience a bombardment of attention from media and researchers. Areas that fall into this category must not necessarily be avoided, but one must be sensitive towards this issue, so as not to create negative impact.
- Consider socio-economic indicators and social challenges in a potential area by conducting needs analyses amongst stakeholders. What makes it special, interesting, related to your course.
Which neighbourhood to pick?
This section contains some questions for you as planner. These questions are to guide you into finding the right location for you LOCUS Project
Questions
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Could research in the area provide important knowledge and insight?
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Does the neighbourhood have a “story to tell”?
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Could existing prejudice about the neighbourhood be changed by this project?
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Could field work benefit the potential neighbourhood?
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Is the area safe and welcoming towards student interaction?
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Is the area easy to traverse and access?
Try to answer these questions in your project group and let them guide you to finding your ideal neighbourhood.
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