This was used as a core template and a variety of research techniques were employed to
gather views, issues and problems. These included:
• participant observation using a variety of ethnographic techniques to work with users
to identify and understand their problems, issues, motivations and beliefs
• giving disposable cameras to members of target groups such as unemployed youths
or asylum seekers to generate images which provide a perspective on life in the area
• creating a web page for on-line discussion
• generating press articles