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: Access to healthcare services because of the Health and Hospital clinic on Gerard Avenue, between 167th and 168th streets. There are schools in the neighborhood for both elementary and high school. Public transportation is right around the corner to the 4 train, and also about two blocks away from the B and D trains, as well as the busses that run on the Grand Concourse. There are a number of no profit organizations that provide community and family support services. Around the area are shopping stores, supermarkets, and restaurants of all sorts. Finally, there's a park nearby where children and adults can participate in recreational activities.

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: The community is predominantly Latino, African American and overall BIPOC. Languages spoken are mainly Spanish and English. Many residents are immigrants, some are documented and some are not. There are many Catholic and Muslim groups. There is a modern art museum nearby called Bronx Museum of the Arts that is free to everyone who wants to enter.

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: An economic issue is that many of the residents are in need of public assistance, housing, food stamps, and immigration services. Some are not employed, don't have documentation to work, or simply are not capable due to disabilities or other health issues. Environmentally, there is a lot of pollution in the area that can be improved through community efforts to clean up and maintain the neighborhood.

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: Despite the economic and environmental issues, there have been improvements throughout the years thanks to non profit organizations and H+H that have been serving the people in the area. However, crime and drug use in the area is apparent, which has been an ongoing issue.