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The aim of the project is to develop a community research methodology that can be adopted by local councils, civil society groups and other actors. This will improve understanding of safety issues for women, girls, and gender diverse people, informing the design and planning of spaces and neighbourhoods,Ìýto make London a safer place for all.Ìý

Over the summer, the project delivered training and conducted research with 60 community researchers across London - from Brixton to Brent, and from Uxbridge to Paddington and Waltham Forest.

With training from the UCL Citizen Science Academy’s Lead Joseph Cook, supported by Academy alumna Twinkle Jay, and guidance from We Made That’s expert advisory board, including Tiffany Lam, Annabel Precious, Dr Hanna Baumann, Dr Clare Rishbeth and Mary-Helen Young, the researchers learned how to conduct community research, how to explore the complex topic of safety, and how this work integrates with broader initiatives and programmes from TfL and MOPAC.Ìý
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The community researchers collaborated with friends, family and colleagues to test various methodologies, including participatory mapping, checklists, and multi-sensory walks, to capture the experiences of safety for women, girls, and gender diverse people across London.

The findings are now available and will be presented to TfL, the Mayor’s Office and the relevant local councils. They will be shared with the public during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence taking place between 25 November and 10 December.

The team are also holding ahead of the official launch, as part of the Institute’s 10^thÌýAnniversary celebrating the work of the Prosperity Co-Laboratory in the UK on 15^th October, where they'll present onÌýthe unique approach developed and the key findings.

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