Our Neighbourhood Model
Recognising the unique strengths, needs and outlooks of each part of the city, we use a neighbourhood model to capture and connect with the specific aspirations and priorities of our local communities. This strengthens how we understand and work with different communities. It involves listening, exploring and responding to priorities within each neighbourhood. We consider the demographics, opportunities and challenges in each neighbourhood.
The Neighbourhood Model aims to:
- deeply understand community strengths and needs to drive our work and advocacy
- work with communities to build a vision for their locality
- activate communities to lead their own change
- ensure participation and visibility for diverse voices, views and people
- create safe spaces for community to connect and go to when they need support
- identify the connections between neighbourhood needs and city-wide responses.
