This survey was funded by the Stern Civic Engagement Lab at the University of Maryland as part of a partnership study with the town of Brentwood, Maryland. The survey was designed and implemented by Professor Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz and Camille Wejnert-Depue, along with the 60 students enrolled in PLCY306 for Fall 2024. The town of Brentwood seeks to gather information on resident awareness about climate change mitigation strategies, household environmental actions, and preferences for Brentwood’s sustainability politics and programs. The survey was designed to help the Town understand resident awareness and interests to facilitate community programs and policies geared toward climate resilience. The survey was conducted between Friday, October 18th, and Monday, October 21st, with five groups of door knockers spread throughout those days. The survey was open until the end of November for all apartment residents since they were notified later about the survey. In total, 130 households took the survey.
School Authors: Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz
Other Authors: Camille Wejnert-Depue, Breana Stevens