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: My community is made up of mostly seniors, who either use their own transportation or rely on transportation provided by family or public services. Many people enjoy going on walks and utilizing green spaces for leisure, specifically Newburgh Lake area, Hines Park and public school areas.

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: Most people in my community are white, english speaking Catholic or of the Christian faith. Mostly those whom are middle age, seniors tend to attend church services more frequently and consistently.

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  - 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: My community is one large mixed-use area. South of 96 is extremely industrial and commercial with neighborhoods tightly squeezed among blocks of industrial or commercial properties. The industrial facilities have caused environmental damage and it has impacted the residents, specifically in the area of Stark & Farmington Rd. Most residents enjoy the greenery and oppose commercial and multi-family residential developers impeding on those areas. There’s a lot of empty commercial properties.

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: Senior services are huge. Disabled and underserved populations are becoming more vocal. Overall, most are worried about development overtaking their interests