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I am not sure if LIC has the same deep-rooted sense of a neighborhood that areas like Astoria would have, where families have lived there for generations. I think major draws for LIC tend to be the waterfront by Vernon Boulevard, and the surrounding restaurants and breweries. There are abundant public transport options (and exceptional proximity to Midtown), so I think that this contributes to people leaving the area for socializing and accessing health and educational services.
I believe that my community is primarily composed of young professionals who moved to LIC in order to have a quick commute to Manhattan. At this point, it seems like many work from home at least part of the time, but the area continues to draw people for the expanding entertainment options within the neighborhood and easy access to transit. I know that many neighborhoods tend to have an underlying resentment of gentrification, but I think that as a formerly industrial area, LIC residents might not have the same history of displacement, and instead be more okay with new buildings (we're in an area that allows for new development), as increasing supply is one way to bring down rent prices.
I think that many people commute into Manhattan or work from home (completely or on a hybrid schedule). Some people might also work in the arts, as some buildings were less expensive before the more recent price increases. For environmental interests, I personally was very excited when curbside composting came to Queens, but I am not quite sure if others share that interest.
As an area of many young adults and couples with young children, future educational offerings are important. However, from talking to (an admittedly small set of) neighbors, it seems like many people would leave the neighborhood (or even NYC) if they wanted to start families. In considering one’s future in LIC, there are worries about the lack of well-performing schools, as well as the high price of real estate for those hoping to eventually purchase a condo/co-op (coupled with the lack of proximity to urban green space).
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