Community-based participatory research (CBPR) has proven to be extremely useful in conducting research that is not only informed by the communities in which it involves, but also integrates community members and partners into each part of the research process. Using this approach, this article highlights the important perspectives of three community partners working with the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center, and the unique assessment of the benefits and challenges of utilizing a CBPR approach from the perspective of a long-standing community partner.
