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Table 1 Focus Group Question Guide.

From: Deconstructing Williamsburg: Using focus groups to examine residents' perceptions of the building of a walkable community

Initial Questions

Follow-up Probes

Why did you choose this neighborhood?

Has the neighborhood met your expectations?

If someone asked you to describe your neighborhood, what would you say?

Why would you use those words?

Why did you choose this neighborhood?

Has the neighborhood met your expectations?

Is life different living here compared to in your previous neighborhood?

How? What makes it different or similar?

Are people physically active in and around the neighborhood?

What is it that encourages or discourages residents' physical activity?

Do you use Williamsburg Town Center?

Why? Which parts? How often? How do you get there?

What do you like most about living here?

Is there anything you don't like about living here?

What would you do to improve this neighborhood?

What are the most important priorities for change?