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APPENDIX 2
Executive Summary
Key Findings and Recommendations
Chapter 1: Introduction and Background to the Study
Chapter 2: Population Statistics: Belfast and Donegall Pass, 1971-2001
Chapter 3: Internal Migration and Community Dynamics
Chapter 4: Housing and the Environment
Chapter 5: Health and Wellbeing
Chapter 6: Children and Young People
Chapter 7: Education in Context
Chapter 8: Education and Training Issues in Donegall Pass
Chapter 9: The Role of Community in Regeneration
APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 3
APPENDIX 2
DONEGALL PASS FOCUS GROUPS
TOPIC/QUESTION LIST FOR DONEGALL PASS FOCUS GROUPS – ADULTS
Introduction/Warm Up
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I would like to start by asking each of you to tell us your first name and how many years you have been living in the Donegall Pass area?
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Perceptions of living in The Pass
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Thinking about your experience of living here, could I ask you to think of your most favourite and your least favourite thing about living in the Donegall Pass?
Probes: What are the main concerns facing the residents? (including all aspects of environment - housing, traffic, external/open spaces, facilities such as shops, leisure, community centre, children’s play, etc..) COULD USE FLIP CHART & REFER TO IT THROUGHOUT.
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How do you think Donegall Pass is viewed by people living outside the area? Probes: perceptions of others i.e. employers or schools.
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If someone from outside Belfast asked you where you were from – how would you respond? Probes: would you be proud to say your from the Donegall Pass? Why /why not?
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How would you describe the kinds of people who live in the Donegall Pass? Probes: community background/religion, political affiliation, ethnicity, family structures, etc. Has it always been this way?
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What else/ if anything, in the area has changed since you’ve lived here and in what way? Probes: specific nature of change & time periods.
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Describing the housing situation and residential mobility
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What are your views on housing in the area?
Probes: Type (tenure), stock and availability, prices, waiting lists, etc.
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Do you think that housing in the area caters for all age groups and types of family?
Probes: Elderly (homes), large families (size of houses, gardens, etc.)
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Would you view developments of new private housing (for example, apartments) as a good or bad thing?
Probes: Discussion of new developments being planned/built, possible others, money into the area vs. potential ‘damage’ to community cohesion, house prices, etc.
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Do many people move into the area? If yes, where did they move from?
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If people leave the area, where do they generally move to?
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What would you say the main reasons for someone leaving the area would be?
Probes: Stage of ‘life course’, change in housing needs, specific issues in relation to the area, etc.
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Do you think you are likely to live in the area for a long time?
Probes: Why/ why not?
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If you were to leave the area, which areas would you consider moving to? Why?
Probes: Could name specific areas and also ‘types’ of area - in relation to residential composition – class, community background/religion, etc.
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If you were to leave the area, are there any areas that you would not consider moving to? Why not?
Probes: Could name specific areas and also ‘types’ of area - class, community background/religion, etc.
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If not already established: Would you say that living in this area has had any impact on your family’s ability to lead a safe and healthy lifestyle?
Probes: fresh food available / crime / safe play facilities/ good schools / medical services/ mother & baby groups..
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Social structures, services and community spirit in The Pass
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Are there many opportunities for people living in the area to socialise together?
Probes: local shops/post office/exercise facilities/education (adult/health/job skills)/ ideas for building social networks, etc.
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Are you currently, or have you ever been involved with any of these (community based activities)?
Probes: could include community centre activities, PTA/your child’s school, church based activities, local events.
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Would you like to see more opportunities for getting involved (in the community based activities)? How?
Probes: looking for suggestions for social/health/educational/ opportunities (resident aspirations)
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Thinking about times when you have been under pressure, perhaps due to work or family commitments, who would you go to for support?
Probes: neighbours/family/friends - also in reverse - providing support for others
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Do you have family ties in the neighbourhood?
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If not already established - Does Donegall Pass have a good sense of community?
Probe: what helps to create and sustain this? (does its tightly drawn territorial boundaries affect this, is the scale of the community important - so that everyone knows everyone else, do the various expressions of loyalism contribute to the sense of community?
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Thinking about families or individuals who are new to the area, do you think the Donegall Pass is a friendly/welcoming community?
Probes: mixing with new arrivals/private renters/Chinese community.
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Are there any divisions within the community and if so what are they?
Probes: any resistance to change/between old and young/tenants and homeowners.
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What do you think of the services provided for the community? (education, health, environment, leisure, care, etc.).
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Parents only: Has the closure of the local primary school (Name) influenced your level of involvement as a parent? Would you like to become more involved - how?
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Thinking about your own education and training - do you think local residents would be keen to sign up for training within The Pass? i.e., community centre/church/orange hall/other.
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If not already established: What issues would prevent you from getting involved in education?
Probe: lack of confidence, location of courses, cost, no interest.
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What kind of skills do you think people need or would like to work on?
Probe: Skills for employment in the local area?
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If not already established: Do you think there would be any interest in basic skills, such as using computers, developing confidence to learn/ help with reading and writing for everyday use/ using maths in everyday life.
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The Future
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Do you feel that the existing learning opportunities offered by colleges (i.e. Belfast Institute) are appealing to local residents?
Probe: Why/Why not?
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Should Queen’s University contribute to helping more adults get involved in education in the Donegall Pass area? How?
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In an ideal world, what would you like Donegall Pass to be like in 15-20 years time?
Probes: how would it look, who would live here, where would people work, what relationship would you have with adjacent areas like the Markets, Lower Ormeau, Sandy Row, City Centre?
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What do you think are the greatest threats to the survival of the Donegall Pass community?
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In reality, what do you think the future will hold for the area and is your contribution is important?
Probe: sense of control and empowerment/ identity / value to the community
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