Comparisons by area
The nature of this project is to have a very locally-focused approach so we can understand the particular assets and deficits in each neighbourhood. To this end, we are not going to do a detailed citywide analysis combining each area. However looking at the top level themes and whether people view them more in asset or deficit based terms will allow us to quickly see differences and consistencies. The charts below show this analysis.
How often themes are raised by area
There is a very strong consistency in the themes which are raised by individuals, with a 'big three' of community, natural & built environment and health & wellbeing emerging as the most discussed themes across all areas, with the other themes very much playing second fiddle.
The chart here indicates the similarity across areas and this provides a strong suggestion that what we're finding is valued by people in these areas could be applied to other parts of the city.
The one area which does present some differences is North Earlham where cost of living, young people and health and wellbeing are raised more than in other areas. The area has for many years been more focused on young people than other areas and that is displayed through existing organisations. It is likely that the cost of living spike is partially owed to the fact that we didn't start having conversations in North Earlham until the very end of February 2022. With the increase in cost of living conversations across the board in recent months, it is no surprise these make up a greater proportion of total conversations in that area.
Whether themes are discussed in asset or deficit based terms
There is less of a general pattern as to how much people discuss these themes in asset or deficit based terms (right). This isn't surprising and gives further credence to the knowledge that each neighbourhood is different.
However when we look at the 'sway' for the 'big three' (below), we see a pattern returning which suggests the neighbourhoods worked in have many similarities. There remain some differences on this chart, with the most notable being how people in North Earlham view the natural and built environment through much more of a deficit based lens than other neighbourhoods.