A town council is considering a proposal to convert a vacant lot into a community garden, hoping to foster neighborhood cohesion and reduce local food insecurity. To evaluate whether this proposal is likely to achieve its goals, which of the following would be most important to determine?
✓ Correct Answer: Option D
Both stated goals – fostering neighborhood cohesion and reducing food insecurity – depend critically on residents' willingness to participate in and utilize the community garden. Without interest, the project cannot succeed.