Table 3.
Overview of data collection and sources for stage 2.
| Data collection | Aim | Data sources |
| Case studies | Examine the impact of existing CCEa projects with high potential for positive health outcomes in Ottawa and Thunder Bay on the 5 population health outcome areas. | Interviews and document reviews from appropriately 30 CityStudio projects. |
| CCE Health Impact Survey | Identify the perceived health impacts of CCE projects not selected for case studies. | A web-based survey for stakeholders involved in or impacted by CCE projects through CityStudio Ottawa and CityStudio Thunder Bay. |
| Pathway-specific literature review | Assess the evidence for CCE’s impact on population health outcomes. | Peer-reviewed research and evaluation literature related to health outcomes in CCE. |
| Population and community health data | Identify trends in disparities to understand CCE’s impact on health outcomes. | Data from Community Safety and Well-Being Plans of Ottawa and Thunder Bay and other health indicators. |
aCCE: community-campus engagement.