Understanding Public Opinion
Sensing and articulating the local discourse about our world.
Understanding social attitudes so we can meet people where they are, and sharing our research to shift the discourse down hierarchies. Critically identifying the logic and assumptions which make the discourse, to know how best to shift it.
For us to make the changes we need to most help the most people, we need to know what we want and need prioritised.
We design and facilitate engagement - whether on the street, at events, or in village halls - to hear from people what their perspectives and beliefs are.
We analyse patterns and the core beliefs across these perspectives, and share what we find to inform others about how to achieve the changes we all need.
Project examples
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Community Transport Vision
We worked with the Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership to develop an Inclusive Transport Vision for Bristol based on Community Climate Action Plans. The Vision demonstrated the climate leadership of normal people, everyday.
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City Speaks
We spoke to neighbours, friends, and people in our communities about what actions they are taking to support their communities and the climate. We took their stories to libraries around Bristol, to share how everyday people are leading the city’s climate action.
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Bristol Public Opinion
We approached people at bus stops, in libraries and in the street, to hear from Bristolians all over the city their opinions on climate change. Over 1700 people shared with us what they think and feel about climate change, and what they know about the Council’s climate policies.
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Future of Cities with The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable wrote four articles on transport as part of their ‘Future of Cities’ series. We spoke to experts and everyday Bristolians about how we can improve Bristol’s transport for the future.
