Table 5 Summary of key qualitative findings and main conclusions
|
Qualitative data set |
Urban form thematic differences |
Neighbourhood SES thematic differences | Conclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Older people's
walking experiences |
Pedestrian infrastructure Walking destinations |
Traffic hazards Public transit |
Advantages and disadvantages of urban form were accentuated positively in higher SES neighbourhood and negatively in lower SES neighbourhoods. |
|
Key informant
descriptions of the socio-political process |
Size of neighbourhood association groups Residence of political representatives Accessing information Salient issues: safety versus aesthetics |
Lower SES neighbourhood key informants described greater challenges in creating walkable neighbourhoods than their higher SES counterparts. |