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 goes to the Cherry Creek School District No. 5, as it is one of the best in the state and draws in many newcomers. There are a few close shopping centers such as Arapahoe Crossings.

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: There are many ethnic communities that contribute to more diversity in schools and businesses. My area is on the border of Aurora and Centennial so there is a wide variety of restaurants and cultural experiences.

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: I live on a park, Sagebrush Park, which attracts lots of neighbors, school sports, and group activities. Smoky Hill's Cross Country runs around the park and there is a group that plays volleyball once or twice a month. There is also a pergola that people can rent for business parties or kids' birthday parties. A majority of my area is residential but close to the large business areas and industrial areas.

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: Because we are on the border of Aurora and Centennial, there is open enrollment in schools across the district so it allows for schools of choice and contributes to diversity.