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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.