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

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

Your response: 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.

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

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

Your response: 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

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

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

Your response: 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.

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

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

Your response: North Arlington abuts Falls Church City and parts of Fairfax County. Residents travel within these 3 jurisdictions to engage in shopping, dining, and recreation.