Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where do people in your community gather or socialize?
  - How and where does your community access services (healthcare, transportation, educational services, etc.)?

Examples of activities and services: Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations, etc.

Your response: Mt community is made up of military personnel and families. Most work at Quantico or Fort Belvoir. This is a very family oriented community. Quiet and friendly for the most part.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What are the cultural bonds in your community?
  - If your community has a shared history, what is it?

Examples of cultural or historical interests: Religious groups, ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts, etc.

Your response: My community is diverse is all aspects. You have Black, White and persons that attend the Mosic up the street. Most have children but a few are retired couples enjoying the good life. Everyone ahs a church they attend. None are the same however.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where are residents employed?
  - If there are environmental concerns in your community, what are they?

Examples of economic or environmental interests: Tourism industry, agricultural workers, mining town, manufacturing center, polluted natural resource, unemployment problem, etc.

Your response: I think the biggest environmental interest is the military bases, schools, churches and stores. Potomac Mills mall is the biggest tourist attraction.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What should politicians and/or map drawers know about your community?
  - What are the needs of your community?
  - Is there anything else you want to tell us about your community?

Examples of needs or concerns: Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines

Your response: We want to ensure our neighborhoods are safe, need more lighting on the streets. Swimming pool and club house for the community would have been nice. No real activities outside of unless you do something in your back yard.