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Oct. 23, 2023
Population: 2044
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community needs to fix their economic system
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Cville

Feb. 9, 2023
Population: 14886
transportation housing diversity education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
highly educated, diverse, lots of students, biking
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people at the University of Virginia.
Economic or Environmental Interests
river, parks, lakes
Community Needs and Concerns
affordable housing, environment, transportation
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Virginia 5th Congressional District

Sept. 16, 2022
Population: 781132
transportation gun control education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Economic or Environmental Interests
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Community Needs and Concerns
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Parkview High Students

New Virginia Majority
NVM - Loudoun
Aug. 29, 2022
Population: 30830
education
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are the Parkview HS community
Community Needs and Concerns
we hope you can put us in the same state representative, state senate, and national house districts.
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Rivercrest

April 19, 2022
Population: 1506
housing education environment suburban
Economic or Environmental Interests
In our community, a lot of data centers are being built, so there is a lot of deforestation
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Las Gaviotas Community

Dec. 3, 2021
Population: 4625
transportation diversity crime education elderly
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of older families mingled with younger ones. Activities included around our neighborhood include, golfing, parks, lakes, community colleges, and schools.
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Blue Collar Norfolk

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Nov. 27, 2021
Population: 87625
transportation education environment flooding blue-collar
Community Activities and Services
This community is composed primarily of blue collar working folks with a large number of both retirees and military personnel.
Community Needs and Concerns
This community of interest has many transportation needs especially with regards to the issues of HRBT and I-64, the need for modernization of city water and sewage pipes, and economic development. There are a lot of economically stressed areas with a lot of empty storefronts or otherwise shut down businesses.
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Blacksburg/Christiansburg

Oct. 7, 2021
Population: 79086
transportation housing healthcare education suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
Not sure.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of blackburg and parts of christiansburg that share many resources (education, healthcare, shopping, police dispatch).
Economic or Environmental Interests
Shopping, Healthcare, schools, transportation.
Community Needs and Concerns
Seek representation that can focus on issues common to this region.
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Fairfax Virginia

Oct. 6, 2021
Population: 51708
transportation housing healthcare diversity environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is a suburban area and we are concerned about reliable public transportation and public housing.
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Virginia Wesleyan University Community

Sept. 25, 2021
Population: 50428
diversity mental health crime education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of a diverse group of people as far as religious and ethnic groups. The age group for this area is made more made up of younger and middle aged people.
Community Activities and Services
My community of interest is made of the people who live on and around the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University. Many of these people go to Virginia Beach or the Norfolk Outlets.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near the beach, naval bases, and shipyards. A lot of students in this area are working at these places and trying to pay off high student loans as well as paying for expensive housing.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community has a lot of crime/violence (gun violence, missing persons, etc.), and citizens are concerned of these crimes and are drawn together in their shared value of this issue.
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Virginia Wesleyan University Students

Sept. 25, 2021
Population: 13811
housing education
Community Activities and Services
My community is Virginia Wesleyan University Students
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James Madison University students

Sept. 25, 2021
Population: 4679
transportation housing healthcare education affordable
Community Activities and Services
My community is a group of students who attend JMU
Community Needs and Concerns
Housing, education policy
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Virginia Commonwealth University Students

Sept. 25, 2021
Population: 17928
Community Activities and Services
my community is a learning community VCU
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James Madison University Campus

Sept. 21, 2021
Population: 7978
housing education environment
Community Needs and Concerns
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Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 20, 2021
Population: 137961
internet housing seasonal employment rural childcare
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have a strong farming/tree farming/fishing/watermen tradition down the coasts and our local watershed is very important to us. We struggle with bringing businesses into the area because most of our counties run on well water. Our counties therefore have some of the highest out-commute percentages of anywhere else. People regularly must drive more than an hour to find suitable employment. We have a local transport service provided by Bay Aging, but no true public transportation.
Community Needs and Concerns
The Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck are largely rural communities with the inhabitants spread out over a large area. This means also that services must cover a wide area with only the resources allotted by the number of people, without consideration for the distance they must travel. All of our service providers are required to do more with less than other communities.
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North-central Virginia VA-07 "exurbs of DC"

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 14, 2021
Population: 765699
renewable resources housing healthcare voting rights education
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Seventh Virginia Congressional District, is to be a compact, contiguous area generally located in North Central Virginia as “exburbs” of Washington DC. Its localities include the eastern portion of Loudoun County, the entire counties of Clark, Frederick & Winchester City, Shenandoah, Page, Warren, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier and the northwest portion of Fauquier in a compact contiguous district
Economic or Environmental Interests
VA-07 Northern Virginia “exurban DC” is nearly entirely within the Northern Virginia–Washington SMA standard metropolitan area, and it lies about a one-hour commute into Alexandria by highway from the Shenandoah Valley at its most remote points. - I commuted regularly to Alexandria from Harrisonburg to visit parents in Alexandria Virginia for seven years.
Community Needs and Concerns
Virginians here define themselves by where they went to high school, and where their children and grandchildren attend elementary, middle, and high school. - Along with communities of faith, college & pro football, professional or trade associations, and more recently politics, "school attendance zones" are the primary sources of self-identification here as alums, parents, and PTA members, for sports events, plays and concerts.
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Northern Virginia "south of the Beltway", Fairfax Co. (se-part), Prince William County (e-part).

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 14, 2021
Population: 777409
renewable resources housing healthcare voting rights education
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Eight Virginia Congressional District, is to be a compact, contiguous area generally located “south of the Beltway” and a portion of Prince William County at I-95 and west in a compact contiguous district.
Economic or Environmental Interests
VA-08 Northern Virginia “south of the Beltway” is a suburb of Washington DC. - I frequented the Mount Vernon area as a teen, took my driver-ed at the high school, attended The Basic School at Quantico, and regularly antiqued along US-1 south of the Beltway.
Community Needs and Concerns
Virginians here define themselves by where they went to high school, and where their children and grandchildren attend elementary, middle, and high school. - Along with communities of faith, college & pro football, professional or trade associations, and more recently politics, "school attendance zones" are the primary sources of self-identification here as alums, parents, and PTA members, for sports events, plays and concerts.
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Northern Virginia "nearby Dulles International" Fairfax, Loudoun, Pr. William

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 14, 2021
Population: 779130
renewable resources housing healthcare voting rights education
Economic or Environmental Interests
VA-10 Northern Virginia “surrounding Dulles International” is a suburb of Washington DC. - I taught ten years at Chantilly & Herndon HS before retirement.
Community Needs and Concerns
Virginians here define themselves by where they went to high school, and where their children and grandchildren attend elementary, middle, and high school. - Along with communities of faith, college & pro football, professional or trade associations, and more recently politics, "school attendance zones" are the primary sources of self-identification here as alums, parents, and PTA members, for sports events, plays and concerts.
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Keeling Community and Surrounding areas

Sept. 14, 2021
Population: 785
healthcare mental health elderly
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has a mixture of diverse ethnic groups, ages ranging from middle school children to adults up to 80 years in age.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most residents are employed at Goodyear Tire Company or retired. Other than that, there are school age children from elementary to high school.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community need more accessible urgent care facilities. My community would benefit from having a food market in Blairs, Virginia, so that residents won't have to go 15 minutes or more to get groceries. My community could also benefit from having a facility for school aged children, to keep down crimes and give our children somewhere to enjoy and help with mentoring, after school tutoring, and homework assistance.
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Creekpointe

Sept. 14, 2021
Population: 3564
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is predominantly minorities in Midlothian and it's a public housing neighborhood.
Community Activities and Services
At the picnic tables in the middle of the neighborhood
Economic or Environmental Interests
Agricultural workers
Community Needs and Concerns
We are an underrepresented community
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Northern Virginia VA-11 "inside the beltway"

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 14, 2021
Population: 781321
renewable resources housing healthcare voting rights education
Economic or Environmental Interests
The VA-11 community of interest is defined as "inside the beltway" of I-495 and its ‘node cities’ just outside it. - I grew up here in elementary school, high school, resided here when at W&M, and taught ten years at Chantilly & Herndon HS before retirement.
Community Needs and Concerns
Virginians here define themselves by where they went to high school, and where their children and grandchildren attend elementary, middle, and high school. - Along with communities of faith, college & pro football, professional or trade associations, and more recently politics, "school attendance zones" are the primary sources of self-identification here as alums, parents, and PTA members, for sports events, plays and concerts.
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Lake Ridge-Occoquan Community

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 12, 2021
Population: 59987
military transportation healthcare education suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Lake Ridge Area is the heart of our community, along with historic Occoquan, the Parkway corridor to the west of 95, and Potomac Mills Mall
Community Activities and Services
Chinn Park Library, Tackett’s Mill, Town of Occoquan, Prince William Parkway, Lake Ridge Area, Potomac Mills, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Old Bridge Road, McCoart Government Complex, Woodbridge High
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Greater Western Branch

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 11, 2021
Population: 51843
transportation housing diversity education environment
Community Activities and Services
My community represents the people that interact with each other and share common shopping, activities, parks, and places of worship.
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Virginia Dems

Sept. 11, 2021
Population: 44885
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Economic or Environmental Interests
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City of Alexandria

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 10, 2021
Population: 158054
transportation housing diversity education affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
City of Alexandria, including the neighborhoods of Del Ray/Old Town, Beverley Hills/Rosemont, and the West End
Community Activities and Services
City of Alexandria, including the neighborhoods of Del Ray/Old Town, Beverley Hills/Rosemont, and the West End
Economic or Environmental Interests
City of Alexandria, including the neighborhoods of Del Ray/Old Town, Beverley Hills/Rosemont, and the West End
Community Needs and Concerns
City of Alexandria, including the neighborhoods of Del Ray/Old Town, Beverley Hills/Rosemont, and the West End
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Alexandria

Sept. 7, 2021
Population: 134858
Economic or Environmental Interests
It is diverse
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Rural Crescent

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Sept. 3, 2021
transportation internet rural
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community is adjacent to many historic battlefields.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of rural/semi-rural properties that form the Rural Crescent outside of Washington DC. It is currently being encroached upon by huge developments and small farm holders are being squeezed out.
Community Needs and Concerns
The rural crescent is currently being encroached upon by development and small farm holders are being squeezed out. More and more data centers are coming in. Traffic is becoming more of a problem and we are losing equestrian lands constantly. On top of that, we have no access to internet due to archaic telecommunications rules.
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Lower Peninsula & Chesapeake Bay

Aug. 30, 2021
renewable resources housing healthcare voting rights education
Economic or Environmental Interests
Economic interests of my community center around Hampton Roads Ports, military facilities, universities, hi tech, and shipbuilding. Community environmental interests include natural resources, the Chesapeake Bay and generally the clean water, fertile soil and pure air that support both residential recreation, tourism, and Virginia's agricultural industry.
Community Needs and Concerns
People here define themselves by the local school attended, or where their children go. Local neighborhoods are the early school attendance zones. But, localities can draw them with islets or twisted figure-8 shapes. For compactness, they must go into districts by 2 and 3s.
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South Hampton Roads - Congressional District

Aug. 30, 2021
renewable resources housing healthcare voting rights education
Cultural or Historical Interests
My cultural and historic interests as a public high school Virginia history teacher are broadly “Virginian” in the social, geographic and political diversity across its four hundred years. Personally I am grounded in the Scottish Enlightenment, a blend of the Scientific Enlightenment and Protestantism. Ethnically I identify as Scots-Irish, English, and Algonquin-Powhatan.
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community of living hope

Aug. 27, 2021
transportation renewable resources housing education environment
Community Activities and Services
my neighboorhood is made of kids that all go to the same school and go to the same church.
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GROUP C

Aug. 24, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
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Community Activities and Services
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Economic or Environmental Interests
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Community Needs and Concerns
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Belmont

Aug. 17, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Historic Downtown
Community Activities and Services
NA
Economic or Environmental Interests
UVA is the biggest employer
Community Needs and Concerns
NA
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Hampton

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Aug. 16, 2021
education environment
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is surrounded by water so flooding is a big concern.
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Wynmar

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Aug. 16, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is made up of empty nesters. Their needs may all be very similar.
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rural central virginia community

Aug. 16, 2021
voting rights gun control education elderly environment
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is primarily a farming community that want their representation to reflect their needs, such as preserving gun control rights, first amendment rights, and the preservation of their quiet community.
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Southside Virginia

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Aug. 14, 2021
transportation healthcare education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is not great cultural diversity but there is some and perhaps more than is apparent. There should be more opportunities for cultural sharing. Within 30-45 minute are many Amish farms and stores, a large traditionalist Roman Catholic seminary, and Yogaville, an ashram. With Broadband - which many areas do not have - there are boundless cultural experiences, and for live cultural diversity there is Charlottesville, Richmond, and Durham & Raleigh, and also Lynchburg.
Community Activities and Services
Farmville is an important market and service town for the region. Most things most people need are here. There are four state parks for outdoor recreation within 30 minutes. We can as easily go to Lynchburg or Chesterfield (each about an hour) for more opportunities and services, or to Charlottesville for highest level medical care. Charlottesville also is a cultural highlight as is Richmond city. Durham and Raleigh NC are other diverse cultural opportunities. We can go to Lynchburg to get Amtrak N or S or to that airport for stateside travel. RIC or RDU are hubs for international travel or for better options stateside.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many retirees enjoy the quieter and more (or very much more) affordable area. Farmville town has some important sustaining businesses, including Greenfront, which is essential for economic well being of the town proper. More regional or state attractions should be located here, perhaps in conjunction with Greenfront, the state parks, and the two colleges. Local agriculture might be advanced more with more products raised and prepared, for marketing locally, regionally, and nationally. These could become attracters (e.g. think of what Ben & Jerry's did for rural Vermont!).
Community Needs and Concerns
The region needs active talent committed to growing the region's successes: higher achievement in public schools, more and better specialties in health care services (including dental, mental health, senior services, etc.) We have generally good highway systems with some improvements needed, but essential for coherence in the region is reliable affordable Broadband and local/regional media that attend to concerns of the area, not captive to national cultural and political issues.
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Greenbriar

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Aug. 14, 2021
transportation diversity education environment suburban
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Greenbriar community area historically was built out in the early 1970s. The area shares a common “look and feel” of single family houses and tree lined streets.
Community Activities and Services
The Greenbriar community area shares common elementary schools (Greenbriar West, Greenbriar East), middle school (Rocky Run, and high school (Chantilly). We share nearby shopping areas (Greenbriar shopping center/Fair Lakes shopping center). We share nearby public parks (Rocky Run stream valley park), and share the local county library (Chantilly Regional). There are local Scout Packs (1133) and Troops (1547) as well.
Community Needs and Concerns
There are many workers here commuting to work (pre-COVID) using Metro transit and nearby highways). Transportation planning and congestion mitigation issues are pretty important to our area.Currently this community is split between several political district boundaries.
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City of Fredericksburg

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Aug. 12, 2021
housing voting rights diversity education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Fredericksburg has a complicated history, given its location and prominence as a site where black people were enslaved and escaped to freedom in 1862, where George Washington's mother and sister lived, where the civil rights movement and desegregation events occurred, and where the arts, entertainment, dining establishments, commercial and recreational river activities have also defined the community throughout the years. Multi-cultural, multi-generational, and with acitivities available for all who seek them out.
Community Activities and Services
My community is a small, vibrant city with a diverse population and a wide range of socio-economic groups with several churches, many restaurants, art galleries, museums, community centers, historic and recreational gathering places both within the city boundaries and close by. People in our community work both locally and commute to the DC Metro area, via both public and private modes of transportation. We reap the benefit of a state university, local hospital, and many non-profit organizations that address the needs of our community members and the passions for the river and many historic venues in our midst. We are one community and should not be split into different voting districts.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located on the banks of a river, which attracts fishing enthusiasts, water sport enthusiasts, walkers, tubers and more. It is a defining part of our city and many community members volunteer and invest in its care through a non-profit, Friends of the Rappahannock. Both passenger and freight trains travel through our city, and the toxicity of some of the freight that travels through our city is a concern for many local residents.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our city is currently divided into two state assembly districts. This is detrimental to the city as a whole, since some city residents are within a district that is not reflective of the community where they live in terms of aforementioned attributes and geography. Our city should be a part of the same district for every level of government.
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Virginia Tech

Aug. 11, 2021
education
Cultural or Historical Interests
not that I know of
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of students and families that interact with Virginia Tech.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We all like virginia tech
Community Needs and Concerns
education
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Residents of Augusta County

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Aug. 9, 2021
transportation healthcare mental health
Community Activities and Services
My community is the rural area surrounding Staunton, Va. Staunton is where we go for all our needs like shopping, mechanical repairs, etc. It is also where we socialize. Many people commute going east on I-64 and we want that commute to be safe and efficient.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is largely agricultural. Most people either commute a considerable distance (at least 20 minutes) to work or they work a farm.
Community Needs and Concerns
The current Congressional district goes north and south along I-81. The more realistic map would be shorter than this. In my area, we tend to reach east towards Waynesboro, Afton, and Crozet as places we go and participate with. We have little in common with Roanoke, VA or Winchester, VA
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Hunter Mill Road

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
Aug. 7, 2021
transportation renewable resources voting rights education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
The town of Vienna, Wolf Trap, and historic Lake Anne community development link the community through arts, architecture, and farmers markets. Spontaneous concerts in downtown Vienna and the pavilion in Reston Town center provide local community with access to local musical talent.
Community Activities and Services
My community is defined by the high school and trails, creeks, and parks used and protected by the residents. People gather in Reston Town Center, Wolf Trap and Vienna for shopping and restaurants and walk and bike along the W&O trail.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Our community tends to be bound by contiguous green spaces that line the creeks and provide wildlife trails for animals and bike and walking paths for residents. Pollution and protection of these green spaces from development are a shared concern.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is divided by supervisory district and HD district lines which have diluted attention to ensuring the preservation of green space. We are divided from the portions of community who wanted and supported much needed public transportation options. We are divided from the our community which desires sidewalks and pathways to public transport options and whose neighborhood side streets are used to commute to highways and the metros.
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Northside

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
mental health gun control
Cultural or Historical Interests
Historic figures like Arthur Ashe Blvd. - highways and answers named after him
Community Needs and Concerns
Gun violence with low resources to keep the kids off the streets and selling drugs.
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Southside

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
housing diversity gun control affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
Guns, homelessness, low jobs
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VUU

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
gun control affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
Gun violence and the price of tuition is a major problem
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Albermarle

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
affordable
Community Needs and Concerns
the area is rural so building an amazon or something similar would be helpful for jobs
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Henrico

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
resources renewable
Community Activities and Services
Parks, many diverse churches. gardens
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Hopewell

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
gun control
Community Needs and Concerns
gun violence
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Meadowville Landing

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
diversity
Community Needs and Concerns
Lack of diversity
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Woodlake Community

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
transportation diversity education
Community Needs and Concerns
More jobs for the young people and better schools
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Woodlake Community

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
diversity
Economic or Environmental Interests
varied community members and jobs
Community Needs and Concerns
the area actually isn't too bad, just dense representation amongst the population
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Petersburg

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
transportation diversity mental health gun control education
Community Needs and Concerns
there is a farming community. it would be nice to see it expanded such as the crops that are grown.
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Petersburg

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
transportation renewable resources voting rights diversity education
Community Needs and Concerns
The area lacks diversity and has become inherited with college students.
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Varina

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
gun control
Community Needs and Concerns
There is a huge crime rate in the area that needs to be tackeled.
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Chester

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
transportation renewable resources environment
Community Activities and Services
My community is surrounded with many nonprofit organizations, churches, great schools, parks, libraries, and rivers.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are a lot of jobs in the area, but many only offer minimum wage.
Community Needs and Concerns
The counties extend over several communities with some of the area farming.
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Charter Colony

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
healthcare voting rights mental health gun control elderly
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of all races.
Community Activities and Services
People attend the local church in the area, St. Paul's. There is public transportation and many parks and volunteer organizations.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are a number or local, state, and federal places to work in the area.
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Manchester

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Church, college, malls
Economic or Environmental Interests
factories
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Shipyard Area

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
LGBT+ mental health beach Black bicycles
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Virginia War Museum covers American military history. The museum's collection includes, weapons, vehicles, artifacts, uniforms and posters from various periods of American history. Highlights of the Museum's collection include a section of the Berlin Wall and the outer wall from Dachau Concentration Camp.
Community Activities and Services
With many residents employed at the expansive Newport News Shipbuilding, the joint U.S. Air Force–Army installation at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, and other military bases and suppliers, the city's economy is very connected to the military. The location on the harbor and along the James River facilitates a large boating industry which can take advantage of its many miles of waterfront.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Newport News plays a role in the maritime industry. At the end of CSX railroad tracks lies the Newport News Marine Terminal. Covering 140 acres (0.57 km2), the Terminal has heavy-lift cranes, warehouse capabilities, and container cranes.
Community Needs and Concerns
Crime rate, education, and opioid use are major issues.
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Shipyard Area

Aug. 3, 2021
housing healthcare voting rights mental health gun control
Cultural or Historical Interests
People who have grown up in the Hampton Roads area have a unique Tidewater accent which is found among natives of Eastern Virginia and Maryland. Vowels have a longer pronunciation than in most accents. Near the city's western end, a historic C&O railroad station, as well as American Civil War battle sites near historic Lee Hall along U.S. Route 60 and several 19th century plantations have all been protected. Many are located along the roads leading to Yorktown and Williamsburg, where many sites of the Historic Triangle are of both American Revolutionary War and Civil War significance. The first modern duel of ironclad warships, the Battle of Hampton Roads.
Community Activities and Services
Newport News is included in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It is at the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula, on the northern shore of the James River extending southeast from Skiffe's Creek along many miles of waterfront to the river's mouth at Newport News Point on the harbor of Hampton Roads. The area now known as Newport News was once a part of Warwick County. Warwick County was one of the eight original shires of Virginia, formed by the House of Burgesses in the British Colony of Virginia by order of King Charles I in 1634.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Newport News plays a role in the maritime industry. At the end of CSX railroad tracks lies the Newport News Marine Terminal. Covering 140 acres (0.57 km2), the Terminal has heavy-lift cranes, warehouse capabilities, and container cranes.
Community Needs and Concerns
The area has a high crime rate and the schools are really lacking.
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Jackson Ward

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
mental health gun control education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is really diversity and hosts people of all backgrounds and status.
Community Activities and Services
My community is centered around St. Paul's Baptist Church. There is public transportation. There is a huge homeless population, however, there there are many colleges and universities in the area that help drive the community and population.
Economic or Environmental Interests
There are several state and local facilities for people to work at, as well as people commute to NoVA for Federal employment, or South to Work at Ft. Lee or Ft. Pickett.
Community Needs and Concerns
It would be nice to have more general areas of attraction. We have to travel to Williamsburg, the Hampton Roads, or DC for leisure. Each time we discuss adding a casino or amusement park, it is shot down by City Council. There is also a very high crime rate in Richmond. Mental Health also tends to be an issue with the homeless population.
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Bracey

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
transportation diversity education environment affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community is mainly African American.
Community Activities and Services
My community is centered around St. Stephens and Holy Grove RZUA churches. The churches do not offer and day care activities or many community resources. If someone needs assistance, they tend to call around amongst the community to find help for the person. The area has very few schools and people must commute to South Hill or North Carolina for resources.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most residents commute to North Carolina for work.
Community Needs and Concerns
There is a strong farming community and many loggers in the area. It would be helpful to have more jobs and more resources.
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Midlothian

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 3, 2021
renewable resources healthcare voting rights mental health affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is in the center of Richmond, but somewhat in between traditional and suburban neighborhoods, being south of Henrico, and East of Chester. We have our own unique cultural identity centered around Short Pump Towne Center and Commonwealth Center Mall. Chesterfield is centered between both areas and offers the opportunity many social and cultural happenings there throughout the area.
Community Activities and Services
My community is centered around St. Paul's Baptist Church as well as Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, which serves as an important communal resource, as they bought provide opportunities for those in the community. It is the location of a regular political events and many other events that occur there, such as protests, concerts, and gatherings, as well as have public services like playgrounds and community gardens. There is public transportation that extends to many communal areas in the city, as well as van pool options.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is impacted by rising costs of living. Chesterfield tends to be the area that many people want to move to, which drives up the housing cost. As well as, it is a central stopping point. Chesterfield is also an area that people tend to focus on building and adding attractions, which also drives up the cost of homes. There are ample places to work, and the individuals of lower income tend to dwell in the outskirts of town.
Community Needs and Concerns
Gentrification tends to be an area that some individuals tend to get upset about. My community is split up in redistricting, divided between congressional districts, state house and senate districts, as well as the state assembly districts, which dilutes our interests due to certain parties. Public transportation is not fluid in the area and would be helpful to have throughout the city. Education is a high priority in the area, with Chesterfield having some of the top ranked schools in the nation.
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Grove Avenue Community

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 2, 2021
renewable resources mental health education elderly environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is in the center of Richmond, but somewhat in between traditional neighborhoods, being south of Henrico. We have our own unique cultural identity centered around White Oak Village and Richmond and the many social and cultural happenings there throughout history.
Community Activities and Services
My community is centered around St. Paul's Baptist Church, which serves as an important communal resource. It is the location of a regular political events and many other events that occur there, such as protests and gatherings, as well as have public services like playgrounds and community gardens. There is public transportation that extends to many communal areas in the city.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is impacted by rising costs of living, which threatens to push many residents out or make residing here more economical challenging. The lack of jobs and homelessness is also a problem. The maintenance of the community gardens is beneficial to those in need of food.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is often split up in redistricting, divided between congressional districts, state house and senate districts, and the Richmond city council, which usually has the governing decision, as well as the state assembly districts.
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Mansion Hills Community

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 2, 2021
housing healthcare education elderly affordable
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is centered around Hopewell, Prince George, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights but somewhat in between traditional neighborhoods. The population is very diverse to include African American, Hispanic, Muslim, and Korean.
Community Activities and Services
My community is centered around the River Walk which serves as an important communal resource. It is the location of a regular farmers' market and many other events that occur there, such as gatherings, as well as have public services like a boat landing, playgrounds and green space. There is no public transportation in the area.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is impacted by the lack of affordable housing. The majority of the residents live in housing units and cannot afford to build or purchase a home in a community. This threatens to push many residents out or make residing here more economical challenging. The residents that can afford to live in the area often move away due to the crime rate.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is often split up in redistricting, divided between congressional districts, state house and senate districts, and Hopewell city council and state assembly districts, which dilutes our interests.
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Five Forks Community

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 2, 2021
transportation housing healthcare education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
The area possesses a lot of cultural and historical interest and has been used to shoot a number of movies due to the history and culture of the area. There are several communities that reside in the area such as Latinx, Muslim, Korean, African American, and white.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people that attend First Baptist Church. First Baptist offers child care and many resources to low poverty individuals. The area also contains several parks and a riverwalk area for the residents. The community has a hospital located within walking distance to many homes, as well as several restaurants and a movie theatre.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many of the residents are employed with local government, however, many also commute in and out of the area for work. There is also a Honeywell plant in the area that many people work at. Lastly, there are several restaurants that people work out in the area.
Community Needs and Concerns
This town extends over several communities. Politicians should focus on expanding the area, finding ways to reduce the crime in the area, providing educational and outreach for the local youth, and improving the poverty rate in the area.
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Big Horn Community

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
Aug. 2, 2021
transportation renewable resources healthcare education environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of mainly White and African American populations. The primary religious group is Baptist. The population has very few individuals of the Latinx and Korean community. The average age group is mid 40s - 60s.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people that attend St. Stephens church. The nearest hospital is approximately 30 mins away. There is no public transportation and the average individual only has a high school education.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many residents are employed at the local brick, lumber, ice plant, prison, or is a fast food worker. The main environmental concern is the trees that are being cut down.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community extends over several communities, however, it only offers 1 grocery store, 1 fast food restaurant, and 2 gas stations. There is also one community college. It would be helpful to add more to the area to bring more attractions and jobs for the local workers. The average individual has to travel to South Hill, Emporia, Petersburg, or Richmond for leisure to look for jobs.
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11th Congressional District

July 31, 2021
healthcare immigration high income high taxes government workers
Community Needs and Concerns
transportation, education
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Cameron Hills

NBNRO National Black Nonpartisan Redistricting Organization
NBNRO
July 29, 2021
transportation housing voting rights elderly environment
Cultural or Historical Interests
Community is over 35 years old with a diverse neighborhood consisting of 45% white, 35% Black, 5% Hispanic, 3% Indian.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of active duty military, retired military, and government employees.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located 3 miles off of the James River and 5 miles from the Appomattox River. Environmental issues are important to us.
Community Needs and Concerns
We would like to see the one precinct in Prince George removed from the 62nd House District. It does not reflect the broader population of the 62nd and we would like to see ALL of Chester included in the 62nd and not just a portion.
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Willow Point and Cove Condominiums

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 28, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is a complex of condominiums with generally shared socioeconomic and education status
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We Like it Quite Community

July 27, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
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.
Community Activities and Services
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.
Economic or Environmental Interests
I think the biggest environmental interest is the military bases, schools, churches and stores. Potomac Mills mall is the biggest tourist attraction.
Community Needs and Concerns
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.
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Arlington North : Hall's Hill

LWVVA Redistricting
League of Women Voters of Virginia
July 26, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Arlington was once part of the District of Columbia. It was once the home to many dairy farms. A population boom occurred during WWII when the federal government expanded. Arlington was the home of Robert E. Lee, whose home and property was seized by the federal Government during the Civil War - it is now the home to Arlington National Cemetery. Many civil war sites are located in the county. There are several historically-black neighborhoods in the county. One is Hall's Hill in North Arlington, which is served by two churches. Currently Hall's Hill neighborhood is split between two different House of Delegates districts.
Community Activities and Services
Arlington is located just across the river from Washington, D.C. It is an independent county with no independent cities or towns within its boundaries. Schools, churches and businesses form the center of daily lives. Bike trails and parks dot Arlington and are widely used. Bus and metro services are readily available. Motor traffic can be heavy at times. A major hospital is located in our community and serves the entire county as well as nearby cities. A major airport lies within its boundaries.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many Arlington residents work for the federal government in D.C., but many also work for tech companies and local government agencies and NGOs. They rely heavily on public transportation. Arlington has experienced severe flooding in recent years. We are concerned about preserving our greenspace and protecting our environment - including air quality and tree canopy.
Community Needs and Concerns
Arlington abuts Falls Church City, City of Alexandria, and Fairfax County. Residents travel within these three jurisdictions to engage in shopping, dining, and recreation. However, Arlingtonians are first and foremost concerned about services within county boundaries - schools, parks, transportation.
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Lake of the Woods Homeowners Association

LWVVA Redistricting
League of Women Voters of Virginia
July 26, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is where my second home is located in the Lake of the Woods Association. It is the largest population center in Orange County, but it is not an incorporated town, but rather a homeowners' association.
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Greater Annandale

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 25, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Mixed community of various ethnic groups, income levels. good # of retired people
Community Activities and Services
shopping areas at Seven Corners, Baileys Crossroads Barcroft, Annandale. Libraries at Thomas Jefferson, Woodrow Wilson, George Mason. Parks and Farmers Market at regional park. Mason Govt center schools fro elementary to High schools
Economic or Environmental Interests
Redevelopment of aging commercials areas an important issue
Community Needs and Concerns
Redevelopment of aging commercials areas an important issue
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City of Lynchburg community

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 22, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The City of Lynchburg should be kept whole as a single community of interest because it is our hub for downtown historical and cultural venues, such as the Academy Center of the Arts, the Lynchburg Museum System, and many historical sites that allow Lynchburg residents to benefit from this shared history. We live here in the City because we care about these venues and want to be close to these venues and we want to advocate for these venues along with our fellow residents.
Community Activities and Services
The City of Lynchburg should be kept whole as a single community of interest because it has a single public school system, a single local government (the city of Lynchburg), and one police and public safety department.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Lynchburg is a single community of interest because it has one Economic Development Authority that prioritizes and plans for growth and development. Lynchburg is a small urban, relatively densely populated City that is growing. As such, our infrastructure, transportation, and planning needs and challenges are unique to us, and different from those of our surrounding, more rural counties. As a small urban city, we also have environmental and planning challenges that are unique to us. For example, loss of green spaces may not be an issue in our surrounding counties which are more rural, but it is a real issue in Lynchburg. So is the availability of good public transportation.
Community Needs and Concerns
Lynchburg as a small urban city has a poverty rate that is significantly higher than our surrounding rural counties, and requires the commensurate additional services (housing, medical, transportation, schools) to serve this segment of higher needs population.
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Prince William County

Princeton Gerrymandering Project
User Testing Trial
July 21, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
This is a majority minority community that has seen rapid growth over the last 10 years.
Community Activities and Services
My community is a majority minority community. Prince William County is made up of a lot of commuters that commute into DC for work. We have a lot of active military and veterans due to Quantico Marine Base right in the county and Ft. Belvoir just north of us. Potomac Mills Shopping Mall is a major attraction to the area. The Eastern end of the county is where a majority of the people of color live. Harvest Life Changers Church is a major staple in the community, along with a few other major African American churches.
Economic or Environmental Interests
We have the Occoquan River. Most people are either military or government workers. Coal Ash is a major environmental concern here.
Community Needs and Concerns
Our community needs the metro to come to Prince William County. Also, the neighboring county south of us is made up of commuters to DC. There is not a bus system that connects the two counties, so even if they didn't want to drive, they really have no choice, because the VRE is over crowded.
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East Falls Church

July 21, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community of East Falls Church is within Arlington County, but extends into Fall Church and borders the District.
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Vick

July 20, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The areas around Hampton University, there's a church from 1600, the area where Africans first landed, the beaches, Fort Monroe, the Emancipation Proclamation, historical tree, the historical cemeteries, and Hampton itself all represent the diverse history of Hampton. Healthcare facilities, Hampton University Proton Lab
Community Activities and Services
The churches, the downtown area restaurants, the high schools and stadiums, Hampton University, the parks and beaches where people fish are all important service areas.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Sustainability of the seafood industry is very important (i.e. crab factory). Concerns about flooding, erosion of the beaches, etc that deal with the various industries that relate to water. Problems with public transportation that doesn't operate at the time people go to work. Connection of Hampton to the shipyard and Langley airforce base and NASA where many people work. The military is very present and was the nexus of Hampton, including the VA hospital because there is a very large VA population. All of these economic interests are interconnected
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Northern Virginia

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 20, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is multicultural. We have Hispanics, Africans, Asians, you-name it.
Community Activities and Services
Potomac Mills Shopping center off of I-95 is a major place where people gather. There are places of worship for all different kinds of religions. We have buses and one part of Northern VA has the metro. There are fraternities, sororities, NAACP, Muslim Association of VA, just to name a few.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Up here, there are government employees, people from different countries, representatives. There are a lot of major companies here too, like electrical companies. Large and small businesses. We support small businesses, especially during COVID-19. There are many military bases.
Community Needs and Concerns
Education, disabilities, veterans, lots of community services that people need to help out with mental and physical health. A lot of people fight for the rights of others, especially Black and brown people. There are a lot of non documented people here as well.
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City of Norfolk

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 19, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is very diverse: 47% White, 41% Black. This is partly because of the large Navy presence in the area. Sailors and their families are stationed here and many stay after their tour of duty. The median age is 30 with only ~10% over 65. It is very densely populated. The downtown are is heavily used from the Granby restaurants to Town Point Park and Waterside. There are almost no historical buildings left standing, but there is a strong sense of history and a vibrant art museum. The port is frequented by day-sailors and wanna be sailors, tourists, and cruise liners. There are many churches, which are heavily segragated, and non-denominationals are planting new congregations.
Community Activities and Services
My community is the City of Norfolk. People gather in their civic leagues and garden clubs, in their church communities; in groups to support local entities like the King's Daughters (supports CHKD), the Virginia Symphony League and the Opera Guild; in advocacy organizations (Mothers out Front, Mother Board757, the League of Women Voters); in environmental groups (the Elizabeth River Project, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Sierra Club), in their public and private school and university groups), in the shopping/dining areas (Ghent, Granby Street); for social and recreational needs (PrimePlus), for sports, for entertainment (Town Point Park, Scope, Chrysler), for healthcare (Sentara)
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay dominate the economy of the region with shipping, ship building and repair, and fishing (recreational and commercial) interests. The community has worked hard to clean up the Elizabeth and it's tributaries which were heavily polluted were contaminating the Bay. The local utility has dominated political thinking in the area for too long, but very recently has bowed to public pressure and is installing wind mills in the Atlantic.
Community Needs and Concerns
The gerrymandering of our districts is obvious and detrimental. Some of Norfolk is included in a Virginia Beach district; some extends up the Eastern Shore. It is difficult or impossible for the representatives to serve the geographically distant areas with vastly different needs. There are no factory farms in Norfolk, but there is commercial fishing.
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Western Fairfax

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 16, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
We are a commuting community that suffers from a lack of adequate transportation solutions
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Virginia Commonwealth University Community

July 15, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is comprised of lots of Spanish speaking individuals as well as lots of undocumented immigrants. We also have a large African American and Asian American population. My community is on historically indigenous land of the Powhatan and Chickahominy.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is comprised of lots of college students who are faced with student debt as well as lower income folks.
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University of Mary Washington students

July 15, 2021
Community Activities and Services
The community that I am outlining relates to students who live in campus housing related to University of Mary Washington. These students all live in campus housing and attend classes at University of Mary Washington, but are broken into different voting wards and different voting districts, currently.
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Suffolk citizens concerns about violence

July 12, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
Community violence, especially gun violence, is a big concern for my community.
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Virginia Tech employees

LWVVA Redistricting
League of Women Voters of Virginia
July 12, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
Virginia Tech is a major employer in my area, and people commute from several counties to work at Virginia Tech.
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Alexandria

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 11, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community appreciates history, but also wants to confront and contextualize historical injustices that privilege some and penalize others. We strive for a progressive, inclusive, and thoughtful questioning of our assumptions and biases.
Community Activities and Services
My community is social and philanthropic, we like to gather in places like parks, plazas, restaurants, and cultural spaces. We like to bike and take transit to our destinations, patronize our local businesses, and support our neighborhood schools.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Almost everyone here is forced to drive because our public environment is dominated by space for private cars. People who can't afford cars lose out on economic opportunities because they are subjected to underfunded public transit and unconnected, unsafe non-vehicular walking and biking routes. Housing is expensive, but we turn over so much space for "free" to parking and moving cars.
Community Needs and Concerns
Districts are hard to understand because they always slice through neighborhoods in no logical way. They overlap municipal jurisdictions which makes understanding the regulations and politics even more convoluted.
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Columbia Pike

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 10, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community lives along Columbia Pike. This major thoroughfare connects neighborhoods to businesses, jobs, transportation and other services and amenities.
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City of Richmond

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 9, 2021
Community Activities and Services
The City of Richmond- common political boundaries for city, state and federal elections
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Virginia Tech neighbors and employees

LWVVA Redistricting
League of Women Voters of Virginia
July 7, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is centered around Virginia Tech. The university is the major employer in the area. While the main campus is located in the town of Blacksburg, students, faculty, and staff live in both the town and surrounding counties. In addition, residents of the surrounding counties travel to the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg and the city of Radford to shop. The university also draws people to athletic and cultural events on campus.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is concerned about affordable housing and good schools. The growth of the university has put a strain on the existing housing supply, driving up prices to the point that many employees can no longer afford to live in Blacksburg. Student housing has changed the nature of some neighborhoods, driving out families and older residents.
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Lynchburg City School system

July 7, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community in the city of Lynchburg consists of a single public school system and school board, the Lynchburg City School System.
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City of Lynchburg urban poor

July 7, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
My city of Lynchburg has a significantly higher poverty rate than surrounding counties and has unique housing, health, infrastructure, schooling, and transportation needs to serve this urban poor.
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One Fredericksburg

July 5, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
The City of Fredericksburg shouldn't be divided into two House of Delegates districts. Keep together as one.
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City of Fredericksburg

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
July 5, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is the City of Fredericksburg, a growing prosperous community determined to harness economic development for the greater good of all its citizens, including those who have been left behind economically, and doing so without harming the historic fabric of our streets and buildings that bring people to our town as visitors, business owners and residents. It's important that our relatively small population (less than 30,000) is not split between districts.
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Celebrate by Del Webb "Community of Interest"

LWVVA Redistricting
League of Women Voters of Virginia
July 4, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
We are a multi-cultural community of retirees (or anticipating retirement) from many different regions of the United States. We appreciate living in such a historical area and participate in cultural programs through the University of Mary Washington.
Community Activities and Services
Celebrate is an active adult Del Webb community of over 1,000 homes in southern Stafford County. We enjoy activities at our community lodge, but also are Central Rappahannock Regional Library patrons and attend Fredericksburg area churches. We have access to Mary Washington Hospital and a good choice of doctors in Fredericksburg. We have grocery and drug stores as well as big box stores close by, but other shopping and dining options are limited along Route 17.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most of our residents are retired and over 55 years of age though a few are still working from home or commuting north. We enjoy our community’s proximity to the Rappahannock River, and many are gardeners and/or participate in environmental organizations. An environmental concern for some is noise pollution – from I-95 and loud summer concerts, baseball games, and fireworks on the other side of the river but only a few miles “as the crow flies.”
Community Needs and Concerns
Route 17 is our “main street” and we have concerns about heavy truck traffic, too many auto parts stores, and a lack of quality restaurants. Celebrate residents would benefit from being in the same district as other communities along Route 17. When the 88th House District was formed in 2001, however, there was a “carve-out” around the 28th District. At that time, our community was undeveloped. We now have over 1,000 homes, and it is time for lines to be redrawn so we are fairly represented.
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Holmes Run Acres

June 26, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
1950s contemporary homes make up a National Register of Historic Places historic district
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of Holmes Run Acres neighborhood residents.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Holmes Run is a waterway with erosion and pollution issues. I-495 and Gallows Road traffic contribute to air pollution.
Community Needs and Concerns
Nearby neighborhoods are currently in other congressional, state, and local legislative districts
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Western Branch, Chesapeake VA

June 13, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has a large African American population and a large non-minority population. This area would be considered Blue. The name of the area is Western Branch
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of a high school several elementary schools and one middle school, multiple small strip malls, a large shopping center and several smaller shopping centers, one movie theater as well as a community center, library and a diverse population
Economic or Environmental Interests
The is flooding in many of the areas, and relatively high unemployment and/or underemployment
Community Needs and Concerns
Insure that we all have access to Broadband (internet), affordable housing, access to; employment opportunities; training programs; adequate dental care under medicare advantage program for the disabled; and outpatient individual and group mental health services for adult minorities.
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Old Town Warrenton

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
May 31, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is diverse. White, Black, Latino. We live in the historic district in Old Town Warrenton.
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Lynnhaven Western Branch

LWVVA Redistricting
League of Women Voters of Virginia
May 29, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Because waterways preceded roads, there are many historic homes lining the Lynnhaven estuary.
Community Activities and Services
Boating, fishing - regulations thereof.
Economic or Environmental Interests
A shoreline community with concerns about sea level, dredging, water quality, boating regulations, etc.
Community Needs and Concerns
Climate change will be felt here first!
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test comm

May 23, 2021
Community Activities and Services
university town
Community Needs and Concerns
extends over 2 communities
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City of Fredericksburg

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
May 14, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is defined by the City of Fredericksburg. Residents in this independent city share the same school system, hospital, tax base, and government services. This city should not be divided when drawing state delegate, senate, or US house districts.
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Charlottesville/Keswick

May 7, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Catholic Community
Community Activities and Services
Shopping, UVA, health care
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Cherry Farmers Community

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
May 3, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Stores
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lynchburg va

April 26, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
fairer maps
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lynchburg va

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
April 26, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
fairer maps
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Cape Henry Shores

April 23, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community has gathered together in educational "pods" for our children when Coronavirus closed our public schools. We also routinely share resources (rides, shopping errands, etc) when the need arises. The children in the neighborhood tend to attend the same school.
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Vienna Metro

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
April 22, 2021
Community Activities and Services
Nottoway Park, local schools including Oakton Highschool, and shopping centers.
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Virginia's 5th Congressional District (Current Map)

April 14, 2021
Community Activities and Services
parks
Economic or Environmental Interests
heaLTHCARE
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Dumfries, VA

April 12, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
Lack of affordable housing. Terrible lack of public infrastructure for commuting in and out of DC and for getting around the local area. Developer driven construction with little or no supporting business infrastructure or planning.
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Northern Rio Road and southern Route 29 residential subdivisions

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
April 10, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is in the county of Albemarle , with good schools, shopping, and medical professionals all within a short distance
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Chippenham Hospital Area

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 5, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is low income, is poorly maintained, and has very few parks/hubs/activities for residents in general.
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University of Richmond Students

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 5, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of the people who go to the University of Richmond. We gather in D hall often to eat and discuss current events.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community also extends to those who commute to campus instead of living on campus. In order to keep my community together, we may need to extend into nearby neighborhoods and apartment complexes.
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University of Richmond

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 5, 2021
Community Activities and Services
The community around UR and Richmond in general gathers at sporting events or outdoor venues, such as the river.
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UofR Community

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 5, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Richmond.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near a man-made lake.
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University of Richmond

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 4, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of students at the University of Richmond. It is also made of residents of Carytown and surrounding areas.
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University of Richmond

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 4, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of individuals at the University of Richmond.
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University of Richmond Students

April 4, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of students, staff, and faculty at the University of Richmond.
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Richmond family

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 4, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is the University of Richmond campus and faculty around the campus.
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Sophie's Community

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 4, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is mainly made of young people and there is a lot of culture in the town and a lot of art and, good food, and fun music
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up a middle class socioeconomic background with lots of shopping for young people and boutiques, local farms with fresh cheese and farmers markets, and public transportation to the beach.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is interested in the outdoor sciences and environmental conservation. There is not as much tourism, but there are ways to get to a beach or to the city to be in a more lively area.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community could work on volunteering more and providing to other communities that are in need.
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University of Richmond

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 4, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
There is not a single culture that bounds my community. People in my community do have diverse religious, cultural, ethnic backgrounds. The most common shared interest of the community is probably education.
Community Activities and Services
My community is basically the University of Richmond and its surrounding areas, including the grocery store and restaurant nearby. People within my community gather mostly for classes and other school activities. My community also allows me to have access to education, socialization, libraries, grocery shopping, lakes, healthcare service, public transportation, etc.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Most of the people in my community are employed by the University of Richmond. As far as I know, the majority of students in my community are not employed. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I think one of the biggest environment concerns in my community is the overuse of plastic and paper boxes for food in the dining hall. Even thought the University encourages people to purchase a reusable to-go box for food takeout, there are only a few residents who actually listen and do that.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community seems liberal and democratic, yet there is a huge portion of republicans on campus and they do not really reveal their political incline in the public. In addition, the Board of Trustees at the University is very conservative and has made a lot of wrong decisions and problematic behaviors when dealing with student of colors in general since March 2021.
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Wolftrap Area

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
April 3, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community comprises the suburban families and individuals residing in the corner of Fairfax County south of Leesburg Pike, north of VA-267, east of Reston and west of Tysons Corner. We share a common experience of living and commuting in Northern Virginia, as well as (for many but not all) having children in the Fairfax County School District.
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Peak Performance

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 3, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who go to the local activities gym and they are connected through their shared interest in sports, climbing, and other related activities.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community needs spaces (both outdoors and indoors) that allow people in the neighborhoods to play, hang out, exercise, and socialize.
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Blues city

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
April 2, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of multicultural college students and upper middle class families.
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University of Richmond Students

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 2, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
Community located near the James River, and all of the activities that can be done while exploring the James from upstream into downtown Richmond.
Community Needs and Concerns
Community includes the campus of the University of Richmond, which I would want to keep together. Additionally, the area of Carytown is traveled to a lot by University of Richmond students as well as students from VCU.
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University of Richmond and the surrounding area

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The immediate surrounding neighborhoods of UR's campus are mainly upper class families. However, as one goes closer to the city of Richmond itself, there is a lot more diversity. For example, Scott's Addition features a lot of breweries and entertainment options. Additionally, The Museum District has more cultural experiences as it is the neighborhood housing the VMFA and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
Community Activities and Services
University of Richmond, Pony Pasture (the James River), The Village Shopping Center, Carytown, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Economic or Environmental Interests
UR's campus promotes the surrounding area to a college town status, and so, a lot of the businesses and restaurants will cater to a lot of the needs of college students. The restaurants and shops in the nearby neighborhood of Carytown are very representative of the economic interests of the community.
Community Needs and Concerns
There is a high presence of young, liberally minded people within the city of Richmond, whereas in the immediate surrounding neighborhoods of UR's campus there are more upper class families who may have slightly differing views. Within the campus of UR, many students are politically engaged though the campus can sometimes have an apathetic spirit to it.
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South Arlington

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
April 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Columbia pike is a diverse area home to many families with young children.
Community Activities and Services
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Alice West Fleet Elementary School, Arlington Community High School, Columbia Pike Branch Library, Walter Reed Recreation Center, Butler Holmes Park, Penrose Park, Alcova Heights Park and Doctors Branch Park are all shared public spaces that our community comes to gather. We also all rely on the same public transportation stemming from Columbia Pike & Glebe.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Columbia Pike street is a major center for local business that many in the area frequent such as Bob & Edith's diner, the Giant foods, and the Arlington Cinema Draft House.
Community Needs and Concerns
We should be kept in the same district because we share the same services and community resources. Currently, my neighbors across the street are in a different House District which makes it very difficult to advocate for our neighborhood.
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Charlottesville-Albemarle

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
April 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
I have several family members in and around Charlottesville. I was born and raised here.
Community Activities and Services
Most of my social activities are centered around the University of Virginia
Economic or Environmental Interests
Charlottesville is the economic hub of my community
Community Needs and Concerns
Despite high taxes, this is a great area to retire.
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University of Richmond Students

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community is made of students, faculty, and staff. It is dominated by young people, and it is a predominantly white institution.
Community Activities and Services
The UR students usually stay on campus and socialize on campus. Notably, there are a few bars downtown that people tend to go and socialize. For shopping, a lot of students go to the Short Pump center.
Economic or Environmental Interests
I live in a residence hall on campus. The residents are mostly students, and the dorms are somewhat separated by class. There are some freshman dorms, and others are mixed. I know that some people live off-campus, but are usually very close.
Community Needs and Concerns
I honestly am not sure what the campus political culture is. I think it is dominated by Democrats. But also, since we have a business school, composed of people from middle/upper-class families, and a big community from the Southern states where tend to be more Republican, I suspect there is a substantial amount of Republicans.
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High Income Suburb

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 2, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community is united by colonial era wealth. Most of the owners of these houses have inherited them from their families who are high income. Prices of houses in this area are 500K to 1.5+ million USD.
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University of Richmond students

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 2, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of students attending the University of Richmond.
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South Arlington

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
April 1, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Columbia pike is a diverse area home to many families with young children.
Community Activities and Services
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Alice West Fleet Elementary School, Arlington Community High School, Columbia Pike Branch Library, Walter Reed Recreation Center, Butler Holmes Park, Penrose Park, Alcova Heights Park and Doctors Branch Park are all shared public spaces that our community comes to gather. We also all rely on the same public transportation stemming from Columbia Pike & Glebe.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Columbia Pike street is a major center for local business that many in the area frequent such as Bob & Edith's diner, the Giant foods, and the Arlington Cinema Draft House.
Community Needs and Concerns
We should be kept in the same district because we share the same services and community resources. Currently, my neighbors across the street are in a different House District which makes it very difficult to advocate for our neighborhood.
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University of Richmond students

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
April 1, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
around campus I would say the neighborhood is predominantly white in mid to upper class homes.
Community Activities and Services
My community likes to gather in the brewery district as well as many other nice places in and around the city.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community in Richmond is based just outside the City of Richmond. When the highway I-95 was built it became like a segregation line but since then the east and west side of the highway have become more diverse. There are many office buildings in the city and outside and I am unsure of what the dominant profession is, we have a little bit of everything.
Community Needs and Concerns
I believe our community could use some for diversification within the districts.
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UR students

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
March 31, 2021
Community Activities and Services
My community is made of students who go to the University of Richmond. We all take classes on campus, and need access to resources like the dining hall and the library.
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University of Richmond Students

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
March 31, 2021
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is primarily college age people. We are by a river and it is important that that river remain clean and free of pollution.
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Ballston Neighborhood

March 26, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
The Ballston neighborhood is made up of young urban professionals. 75% of the population is under the age of 45. The media age is 32.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Ballston neighborhood, is a business district, among having other community aspects, in Arlington, VA.
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Steve'sCommunity

Redistricting Data Hub
University of Richmond
March 25, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community includes the people of the University of Richmond and we have strong interests in education.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near a river and keeping it clean is important to us.
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Ashland, VA

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
March 24, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of multi ethnic groups but is primarily white as is most communities.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The biggest issue facing our community is the attempt by our public education system to indoctrinate our children with Critical Race Theory and other Marxist based identity politics such as trangenderism. We need to return to teaching our children about the basic disciplines that allow them to determine their own interests and focus on unity not division.
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South Arlington

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
March 24, 2021
Cultural or Historical Interests
Columbia pike is a diverse area home to many families with young children.
Community Activities and Services
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Alice West Fleet Elementary School, Arlington Community High School, Columbia Pike Branch Library, Walter Reed Recreation Center, Butler Holmes Park, Penrose Park, Alcova Heights Park and Doctors Branch Park are all shared public spaces that our community comes to gather. We also all rely on the same public transportation stemming from Columbia Pike & Glebe.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Columbia Pike street is a major center for local business that many in the area frequent such as Bob & Edith's diner, the Giant foods, and the Arlington Cinema Draft House.
Community Needs and Concerns
We should be kept in the same district because we share the same services and community resources. Currently, my neighbors across the street are in a different House District which makes it very difficult to advocate for our neighborhood.
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Burke Centre

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
March 23, 2021
Community Needs and Concerns
Burke is a commuter area that is highly associated with Fairfax City and the rest of the DC metro area.
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Mount Vernon Area Residents

OneVirginia2021
VA Community Mapping Drive
March 6, 2021
Population: 28256
Cultural or Historical Interests
My commnunity has many relegious groups. We are located in Mount Vernon and we have a lot of historical buildings in our area. We have Mount Vernon (the home of George Washington), Woodlawn, Gunston Hall, River Farm, and the New Army Museum that just opened up last year.
Community Activities and Services
My community attends 3 local elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. We gather at school events and functions.We access services at the local Mount Vernon Hospital and the doctor complexes on Hinson Farm Road. Transortation is provided by the Rex bus which travels from the Huntington Metro (part of the larger DC Metro System) all the way down (about 10 miles) to Fort Belvoir. Education is provided at several local elementary, middle and high schools.
Community Needs and Concerns
The community along the Route 1 corridor is in need of services such as libraries and community centers. We are in the process of renovating an old historic high school into a multi-use space where preschoolers all the way to senior citizens will have a place to gather and learn. The EMBARK project is working on improving the transportation routes and using CBC (community business centers) with special opportunity zones at the forefront.
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Charlottesville

March 2, 2021
Population: 666697
Economic or Environmental Interests
University, Hospital, Small City surrounded by Rural Turf
Community Needs and Concerns
Need Representation by Democrats
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Tuckahoe

Feb. 18, 2021
Population: 10354
Economic or Environmental Interests
I think districts should be bounded by natural or man-made barriers (major roads).
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Historic Aberdeen Community

Feb. 17, 2021
Population: 6640
Cultural or Historical Interests
Historic Housing area
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Chicahominy River

State Voices
Virginia
Feb. 16, 2021
Population: 26957
Cultural or Historical Interests
Seat of the Powhatan Confederacy and plantations in colonial times. Now has some golf courses, wineries, and Horse Race Track
Community Activities and Services
Shopping is focused on three grocery stores located in Bottoms Bridge and Providence Forge. New Kent High School and Charles City High School and their feeder schools serve students.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is a rural area and bedroom community between Richmond and Williamsburg, VA. Agriculture and tourism are the predominant industries.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community has diverse racial and ethnic groups that spans two counties and should be in one district.
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Midlothian/Brandermill

Feb. 16, 2021
Population: 25788
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community was a historical coal mining area. It is south of the river from Richmond city and the more populated Henrico county. The area grew initially 20+ years ago due to retirees from New York. More recently it has become very popular with young families looking for less expensive real estae.
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Gum Springs

Feb. 13, 2021
Population: 2984
Cultural or Historical Interests
A longtime, tight-knit community of African-American descent.
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Falls Church City

Feb. 12, 2021
Population: 14811
Community Needs and Concerns
I live in a small city jurisdiction. Whatever map is created should keep the "Little City" together.
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Fox Elementary

Feb. 11, 2021
Population: 12274
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community lives in Richmod
Community Needs and Concerns
My community goes to Fox Elementary
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Feb. 11, 2021
Population: 186984
Economic or Environmental Interests
Yep
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Lake Monticello Residents

Feb. 9, 2021
Population: 9878
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is a bedroom community where almost everyone commutes to Charlottesville for work, shopping, etc. Lake Monticello is dependent on Charlottesville for a lot of different things needed for community survival.
Community Needs and Concerns
Lake Monticello is in Fluvanna county, but it's a bedroom community for Charlottesville. The majority of the population works and shops in Charlottesville. Get's all of it's local news and media from Charlottesville and in many cases gets educated in Charlottesville. It makes no sense for Lake Monticello to be in a district dominated by Lynchburg or other areas that it has nothing to do with.
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Liberty Ridge Community

Feb. 7, 2021
Population: 1931
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is a fairly newer community, maybe less than 10 yo. Development has taken a slow down due to the market crash. However the momentum to complete the building projects here happened around 2014/15. We are a full multicultural community; Retired Military, Business Owners/Entrepreneurs, Active Duty. The housing values will identify for you the caliber of the neighborhood. There are more children than I originally thought would move into this type of community; but it works well.
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GMU and Fairfax City

Feb. 6, 2021
Population: 68762
Community Activities and Services
My community is a college town, including George Mason University, as well as home to a large number of older people. We need to ensure that the needs of both of these populations are being represented.
Community Needs and Concerns
Fairfax City needs to be kept together as a single district.
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Town of Colonial Beach

Feb. 1, 2021
Population: 2495
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community does not have access to medical care facilities. The closest hospital takes an hour drive to drive to. One third of our population is over 65 years old and need better access to emergency healthcare services.
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West Central Chesterfield

Jan. 30, 2021
Population: 43704
Cultural or Historical Interests
This community lacks sites and activities around the arts, including music, except as offered by the schools.
Community Activities and Services
Many neighborhoods include pools, fitness centers, and/or a golf course. Some neighborhoods are located around the Swift Creek Reservoir, a scenic and recreational benefit. There is a growing amount of housing designed for senior citizens.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Many residents work in Richmond or Henrico and live in this community perhaps because it retains a more suburban, even semi-rural character. Comparable homes in Henrico often cost more than here.
Community Needs and Concerns
Some residents chose this community because of well-regarded schools, and education is a value for many, probably most, people here.
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The South Bank

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 30, 2021
Population: 4655
Cultural or Historical Interests
We're a demographic melting pot: whites, blacks, straight, gay, couples, parents, singles.
Community Activities and Services
My community is served by a public library, two public elementary schools, a couple of private schools, and a smattering of bars, restaurants and churches.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community shares proximity to the James River, which provides drinking water and recreation, and is within walking distance to five beautiful parks. We are economically diverse, counting CEO's, professional people, artisans, tradesmen and day laborers among our residents.
Community Needs and Concerns
We lack quality public schools. Richmond city schools are among the worst in Virginia. Parents are forced to send their children to private schools or to relocate to the surrounding counties where schools are markedly better.
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Ashland, VA

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 29, 2021
Population: 11477
Economic or Environmental Interests
The Ashland community is split by a train track and I-95. We are concerned about environmental and economic impacts of widening the railway within Ashland and sprawl. There are a vast number of vacant buildings in developed areas yet, woods are being destroyed to continue to develop outward.
Community Needs and Concerns
Although we are part of Hanover County and their public schools, Ashland residents are more urban and lean democratic. We are part of a solidly republican district that does not align with our environmental and social values and our votes seem to get lost.
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Henrico West End

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 29, 2021
Population: 169588
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is diverse in regard to age, race, and ethnicity. Its population is bound together by schools and churches.
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Westover

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 28, 2021
Population: 4272
Community Needs and Concerns
Community is on the fringe of gentrifying areas within the city, yet underfunded in maintenance and infrastructure in comparison to neighborhoods less than a mile away.
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Charlottesville Downtown

Jan. 28, 2021
Population: 26773
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community has been made notable by lots of gentrification and a long history of white supremacy and recent denouncement of white supremacy.
Community Activities and Services
My community has many churches as well as communal areas in which many people gather such as our historic downtown mall
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is a small city surrounded by woods, rivers, trails and eventually mountains. Our main employers here are a large university and a hospital system.
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Stonehenge subdivision in Midlothian

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 25, 2021
Population: 6107
Community Activities and Services
My community is surburban. It has parents whose main concern is schools, older members who need medical and transportation help, and a community concerned with the environment around it.
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Farmington

Jan. 23, 2021
Population: 2892
Community Activities and Services
Neighborhood community
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Cary Elementary Community

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 16, 2021
Population: 31099
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our community is grappling with our long history and entanglement with the confederacy as well as Richmond's role in the slave trade. Our community is strongly invested in dismantling false narratives and moving away from Jim Crow era monuments and story-telling.
Community Activities and Services
Recreating along the James River and the parks in it's vicinity, such as Belle Island, Chimborazoo, Petronius Jones and Byrd Park area common past time for our community. These parks are a popular place to meet up with friends and often host farmer's markets and other events. The Carytown commercial district is a popular place for our community to shop and eat.
Community Needs and Concerns
Richmond is unfortunately, very economically and racially segregated. It would be very easy to carve the Richmond metro area into multiple districts that "just so happen" to divide citizens by race. Any district borders that split Richmond, Henrico county and northern Chesterfield county into more than one district would be highly suspect and would split up a community.
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Battery Park

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 15, 2021
Population: 3551
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is the Battery Park neighborhood in the 3rd Councilmanic District in the Northside of Richmond. The community has historic, business, recreational and civic organizational ties in which we have a sense of pride and neighborhood comradeship.
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SAW

Jan. 15, 2021
Population: 121079
Cultural or Historical Interests
Common history
Community Activities and Services
Churches, civic activities, various community services are intertwined. Education similar,
Economic or Environmental Interests
Headwaters of both James and Potomac are in the region. Many interlocking economic activities from agriculture to transportation.
Community Needs and Concerns
Many shared interests from regional service like the landfill, to family ties
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North Arlington, Virginia

LWVVA Redistricting
League of Women Voters of Virginia
Jan. 12, 2021
Population: 34218
Cultural or Historical Interests
Arlingtonians come from diverse ethnic, racial, and other backgrounds. It was originally a part of the District of Columbia. It was once the home to many dairy farms. Population boom occurred during WWII when the federal government required thousands of new employees. Arlington was the home to Robert E. Lee, whose home and property was seized by the U.S. Government during the Civil War; that property now serves as the Arlington National Cemetery. There are many Civil War sites in the County
Community Activities and Services
North Arlington is home to several churches and schools, around which much civic life is organized. Several small strip malls line the main roads; there are two large shopping "centers" in central Arlington and South Arlington. Arlington offers parks and bike trails for recreation.
Economic or Environmental Interests
Arlington is located just across the river from Washington D.C. It is an independent county with no indepedent cities or towns within its boundaries. Many residents work for the Federal government in D.C., but many also work for tech companies and local government agencies. Amazon is establishing its 2nd headquarters within our boundaries.
Community Needs and Concerns
North Arlington abuts Falls Church City and parts of Fairfax County. Residents travel within these 3 jurisdictions to engage in shopping, dining, and recreation.
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Williamsburg students

Jan. 11, 2021
Population: 26417
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is defined by the William & Mary campus. It is generally younger and more diverse than many communities in the surrounding counties.
Community Activities and Services
My community relies heavily on the College of William and Mary for social, educational, and transportation infrastructure.
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West End

Jan. 11, 2021
Population: 9252
Cultural or Historical Interests
Our community is split by the city /county line between Richmond city and Henrico county. Our community seeks excellent schools, efficient and effective government, and responsible growth.
Community Activities and Services
Our community has limited park availability; much walking is done in the street because sidewalks are not prevalent. The nearby University of Richmond is a major presence in our community.
Economic or Environmental Interests
MY community has many professional and business leaders who want to improve education, expand cultural institutions, and attract new people to the metropolitan area.
Community Needs and Concerns
See above. Our community incorporates the west end of Richmond and Henrico county's near west end.
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Richmond west end millenials

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 11, 2021
Population: 8002
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is predominately white and relocated from outside the city.
Community Activities and Services
My community enjoys frequenting restaurants and bars, attending museums, and being active outdoors.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is made of up college students, employees of the service industry, and high-income professionals.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community is economically and racially segregated. Combining districts with other minority communities could help us achieve more diverse representation.
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SAW

Jan. 11, 2021
Population: 111944
Cultural or Historical Interests
The community shares a common heritage and history.
Community Activities and Services
Schools, shopping, parks, the hospital, transportation networks link the area together.
Economic or Environmental Interests
The headwaters of the James and Potomac rivers are in this area and several smaller rivers pass through these headwaters
Community Needs and Concerns
Local governments cooperate on a number of regional efforts like the landfill, jail, and infrastructure
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Staunton, va

Jan. 11, 2021
Population: 172609
Cultural or Historical Interests
Highly educated community
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Near West End

Jan. 11, 2021
Population: 16938
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near the Libbie/Grove area.
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Near West End

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 11, 2021
Population: 8399
Cultural or Historical Interests
There are many nearby churches of a variety of religions/denominations. Mostly english speaking, mostly 30-50 year olds. Homes are older (built in 1940s) so neighborhoods seems historic and the communities value this.
Community Activities and Services
There are many nearby hospitals and doctors' offices. There is a nearby public transit bus stop. An elementary school is a block away. Numerous churches nearby. People in my community gather at the libbie/grove shopping center as well.
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is near the libbie/grove shopping center. Residents are employed at a variety of companies and are upper middle income. No environmental concerns aside from older trees and roads.
Community Needs and Concerns
Community needs access to quality public education (at all levels, not just elementary school). Public transit is important so the neighborhood and nearby shopping centers, etc. are accessible. Community values diversity.
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Near West End

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 10, 2021
Population: 9364
Economic or Environmental Interests
My community often enjoys the nearby James River, which battles pollution. Most residents commute downtown or out to Short Pump for work.
Community Needs and Concerns
My community needs additional bike lanes for the busy roads.
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VCU Students

Representable Map Collection Organization
Richmond Map Collection
Jan. 9, 2021
Population: 14272
Cultural or Historical Interests
VCU is the nation's #1 public art school, and with the recent opening of the ICA, the arts are becoming more important to this area.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of Virginia Commonwealth University students. This is largely served by the VCU public transit, but also the GRTC bus lines, especially now with the Pulse.
Economic or Environmental Interests
As students, most of the employment in this area is at nearby retail stores/restaurants or by VCU itself.
Community Needs and Concerns
While not depicted here, it may be useful to connect the Monroe Park students to those on the MCV campus towards E Broad.
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