Purpose 

Community Life surveys give us insight into how neighbors experience their community and how we can better serve them. This process isn’t just about collecting data — it’s about telling the story of your community, listening to feedback, and turning it into action. 

Participation snapshot 

Survey dates: 
  July 16 – Aug 1 (Waffle Breakfast incentive) 

Participation rate: 

• 33% participation (105 completed surveys out of 315 delivered emails) 

 

Placemaking 

How residents experience the physical spaces, amenities, and overall environment in Mountain Brook 

Community features driving satisfaction: 

1. Geographic location 
2. Proximity to work or family 
3. Exercise / wellness 
4. Pool / water features 

Would you recommend Mountain Brook community to a friend?  

• 88% Yes 
• 12% No 

 

Engagement 

How residents connect through events, activities, and opportunities to build relationships 

How would you rate the emails your Community Life management sends: 

• 79% Satisfied 
• 17% Neutral 
• 4% Unsatisfied 

What events residents connected with the most: 

1. Music on the Lawn (July) 
2. Big Splash event (June) 
3. Twilight Mixer (October) 
4. Spring Fling (April) 
5. Friends & Flannel Potluck (November) 

 

Operations next steps 

How Mountain Brook governance and processes maintain day-to-day life 

• Launch a resident welcome committee
• Expand resident-led clubs 
• Increase Metro District Education and board meeting attendance 
• Increase/address landscaping & possible cleaning services 
• Diversify programming by start time and dates 
• Protect community culture as new residents move in 
• Improve shared space etiquette 
• Continue measuring success 
• Communication with partnering entities: HOA, City, VCP, Local community partners, Developers, Board, Residents 
• Schedule legacy events voted on by survey