A qualitative approach to exploring adaptive re‐use processes

Purpose – The paper aims to report on the development of a process mapping approach to explore adaptive re‐use processes.Design/methodology/approach – Four case studies of adaptive re‐use projects in London (UK) were conducted. Two are reported here. Data were collected through in‐depth interviews with key agents and archival research on planning case documentation. Archival research was also used to “triangulate” interview data, which was analysed by using NUD*IST (now QSR N6) and Decision Explorer™ (DE). Data analysis entailed coding in NUD*IST, and map building and analysis in DE.Findings – The key common areas between different projects, and networked pivotal activities and issues are identified. A powerful tool for visualising project complexity, and hence for project assessment and evaluation, is provided.Research limitations/implications – Statistical tools could have complemented the post‐analysis verification discussions with the interviewees to ensure validity of the findings. Data processing an...

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