Neighbourliness and social interaction
Local Level explores social relations in neighbourhoods. We carry out research and analysis to contribute to civil renewal, understanding social capital and promoting citizenship and community engagement. These and similar issues are explored informally on the Neighbourhoods blog.
Key pieces of work
Respect in the neighbourhood: why neighbourliness matters
, edited by Kevin Harris, was published  by Russell House in November 2006. The book includes chapters on respect and neighbourliness, two research chapters, a case study based on a cul-de-sac, a review of the ways in which the physical design of streets influences local social relations, an assessment of the issues as perceived among different ethnic groupings, a review of policy and practice in the Netherlands and Flanders by comparison with the UK, and some comments on policy issues. Further information and an order form is available here.
A study of older people and neighbourliness was begun in January  2007 in association with Age Concern England and Community Development Foundation. A discussion paper has been circulated in advance of a seminar, from which a more detailed paper will be prepared. A basic bibliography of sources for the study is available.
The Manchester neighbourliness review was carried out in 2004 with Toby Gale for Community Pride. We carried out interviews and ran a questionnaire survey in three neighbourhoods to explore how people feel about where they live and their relationships with fellow-residents.
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download the report here.
