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 | Â | 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. |