| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10225480 | Evaluation and Program Planning | 2019 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This article describes the experience and process of using community mapping as a tool for collecting data on the functioning of housing-related support services in Metro Vancouver. We outline our mapping methods and discuss strengths and challenges encountered during workshops aimed at understandings how the system of housing-related supports function. Strengths were that workshops provided a forum for social participation and engagement. In addition, mapping is a research tool that enables local knowledge of service functioning and service gaps to be accessed and exchanged. Challenges include ensuring diverse representation; reducing power imbalances; and having adequate space to accommodate interested participants.
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Authors
Sarah L. Canham, Mei Lan Fang, Lupin Battersby, Mineko Wada,