Table 1.

Summary of case study projects

‘Yangara reserve’ (O’Sullivan’s Beach, Southern suburbs)
Partners:	Local government, non-government, community
Main focus:	Redevelopment of outdoor space
Context:	Isolated from neighbouring areas; Indigenous population & significance of reserves; high unemployment; poor access to public transport
Objectives:	Community engagement; connect community groups; redevelop Reserve; sense of community pride & ownership; attract external funding
‘Parks Helix’ (‘The Parks’ estate, Woodville, western suburbs)
Partners:	Local government, State government (Arts, Health, Education), Community Sector (state and local funding), Private Industry (housing developer)
Main focus:	Art and cultural program linked to redevelopment
Context:	Major urban renewal causing community upheaval; concentrated social disadvantage; issues of crime & safety
Objectives:	Social inclusion; community capacity building; formal & informal networks; individual & community wellbeing; partnerships among services; raise profile of arts & culture
‘KBA community capacity building’ (Kilburn Blair Athol, northern suburbs)
Partners:	State government (Health, Housing)
Main focus:	Series of projects involving different population groups
Context:	Urban regeneration; community consultation identified multiple issues; community development workers employed
Objectives:	Health & wellbeing; new & existing networks; sharing resources & skills; social outlets; projects addressing issues of drugs, alcohol, violence