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 urban community is mostly made of senior citizens who are on a fixed income. This is a good place to live because we are near almost everything that people need from day to day. There is the mall right down the street, many doctor offices are very close by, and the local hospital is only minutes away. Also in the vicinity is the newly built local Senior Citizens' Center. We are surrounded by many services that make life easier and more fulfilled.

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: I don't have any cultural or historical interest to mention at this time.

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 am retired and on a fixed income that provides for my needs. But I do know from talking with others that there are a lot of jobs in the area. It seems there are more jobs than people wanting them. I guess that is because of the low pay. Prices are very high, but the pay remains low. Something needs to be done about that. Last week my cousin bought a one scoop cone of ice cream from Dunkin Donuts that cost $4.50. That is a shame.

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: At this point I can't think of any needs or concerns. Thank you.