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: The neighborhood is surrounded by 3 subway lines (4, D, and B) and various bus routes. There are community based organizations to provide daycare services, ESL classes, afterschool, and tutoring. There is one public clinic that provides different healthcare services for free or at affordable prices. There a few schools(public and charter) for grades K-12. There are 2 NYPL. There are 2 parks in the neighborhood. One is which is tailored for elementary age children. There are small businesses as well as chains. There is a public pool run by NYC Parks. There are supermarkets.

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: My community is the Latino community in the South Bronx. This community has been in the neighborhood for 30+ years. The languages spoken are English and Spanish. Yankee Stadium is located in this neighborhood.

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: Historically, the neighborhood has always been a low-income community. Most people work minimum wage jobs. During baseball season, there are many job opportunities for the community at Yankee Stadium. Many of the community members are SNAP, Medicaid, and/or cash assistance recipients.

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: My community needs access to healthy foods. Majority of the restaurants are fast food restaurants. Crime is a big issue in the community (gun violence and robberies). Not much is done to lower the crime rate. Politicians are not involved and invested in the neighborhood like others. The community could benefit from a community fridge and cleaner streets. There is too much litter and garbage on the sidewalks.