Community Based Research in Sociology | UMSL

Community-based research (CBR) is a steadily growing specialty among institutions of higher education. As an attempt to leverage the research expertise of universities in the service of community identified needs, CBR rests on a very simple premise--

What is CBR?

Key projects in CBR for the Spring of 2014 involved research collaboration with the University of Missouri Extension program into food deserts in St. Louis City. Community organizations involved in delivery products supporting Community Based Agriculture also served as research collaborators.

2014 Projects

Most of the projects done in 2015 involved research into accessibility issues in St. Louis Area Parks and recreation facilities, including issues of transportation.

2015 Projects

Key projects in 2016 involved collaboration with Great Rivers Greenway, River des Peres Watershed Coalition, Jobs with Justice, Show Me 15, and the Coalition for Truth in Independence.

2016 Projects

Key projects in 2017 focused on issues of accessibility in the Cherokee Business District as well as Gentrification in Fox Park.

2017 Projects

All of the projects in 2018 involved team collaboration with the Department of Community Development in University City. Research teams interviewed older residents as well as community volunteers regarding challenges faced by elders in transportation, home maintenance, and civic engagement.

2018 Projects

Community Based Research Projects for 2019 focused on the community engagement of residents of University City related to a TIF initiative as well as collaboration with Paraquad to explore client experiences with Consumer Directed Services.

2019 Projects

Community Based Research Projects for 2021 were done in collaboration with Citizens for Modern Transit exploring the experiences of UMSL students with Metro Transit.

2021 Projects

Projects in 2022 were done in collaboration with the non-profit Sustainable Housing & Equitable Development

2022 Projects