Research Methods
The CCG research is unique for combining rigorous quantitative evaluation with deep community engagement.
Our approach included:
- Natural experiments – measuring real-world change over time
- Household and cohort surveys – tracking behaviour and wellbeing
- Qualitative research – focus groups and lived-experience interviews
- Administrative data analysis – linking health, environment, and social datasets
- Economic evaluation – SROI and cost-effectiveness modelling
- Systems science – exploring complex urban interactions
Together, these methods reveal how interventions in one part of the system can ripple across health, economy, and equity.




