Spring 2023 Urban Greenspace Survey

Forever Maryland is seeking input to better understand how municipalities and urban communities in Maryland can be improved through increased greenspace and the benefits of greenspace. Generally defined as “an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation set apart for recreational, agricultural, aesthetic, or ecosystem benefit purposes”, “greenspace” can bring about many benefits including: improved mental and physical health, local foods, clean water, increased property values, greater community connectivity, increased biodiversity and more.

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* 1. When thinking about your local municipality or urban community, do you feel like there is sufficient greenspace (open space, trails, community spaces, recreation areas, etc.)?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 2. When thinking about your local municipality or urban community, what benefit of greenspace is most appealing to you?

Connected communities/neighborhoods

More community gardens and local foods

Increased habitat/wildlife

Increased tree canopy

More area for recreation and wellness

Increased pride in community or neighborhood

Increased water quality and stream restoration

Other (please specify)

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* 3. When it comes to improving open space and greenspace within your community, please describe what you think your community does well.

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* 4. On a Scale of 1 – 10 (with 1 being “No Need” and 10 being “Immense Need”), how would you rate your community’s need for financial support/assistance to improve the caretaking and maintenance of current greenspaces?

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. When it comes to the amount or number of community and civic organizations (operating within your area) that are focused on improving parks and community greenspace, which of the following statements do you feel is most accurate?

There are far too few organizations improving greenspace in my community.

There are not a lot of organizations improving greenspace in my community.

There is an adequate number of organizations improving greenspace in my community.

There are a lot of organizations improving greenspace in my community.

There are too many organizations improving greenspace in my community.

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* 6. When it comes to coordinating greenspace improvement and communicating among your community’s nonprofits, civic organizations, government, and broader public, which of the following statements do you feel is most accurate?

They (we) all work very well together and/or for a common purpose.

They (we) somewhat work well together and/or for a common purpose.

They (we) generally do not work well together and/or for a common purpose.

They (we) do not at all work well together and/or for a common purpose.

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* 7. When thinking about your local municipality or urban community, and with regard to parks, trails, playgrounds, community gardens or other greenspace uses, what do you want government leaders to know?

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* 8. What is your ZIP code?

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* 9. How would you describe your ethnicity?

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* 10. What is your age range?

16 – 25

26 – 35

36 – 45

46 – 55

56 – 65

66 – 75

76 – 85

86 - older