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[quote=Anonymous]I think you can find the community feel in most any part of the county--if you get involved in sports' activities--or scouts, or whatever.

I live in a part of Fairfax county that does not have a town.  We do have a shopping center that draws a lot of the area and you do run into people at Giant.  However, the sports and scouts provided the community feel for us.  Churches also provide that.  It doesn't matter what the "town center" has, if you are not involved, you will not feel a part of the community.  I think you can find community in any part of Fairfax County.  Sure, the concerts, etc. on the town green can be fun--but there are plenty of other ways to get that feel.

For us, it started with our kids' activities.  That is how we met people and began to feel a part of the community.  With others, there may be something else.  As the kids grew and went to school, we kept meeting more people and became more involved.  I don't think you get that "feel" unless you contribute in some way.  Yes, it is nice to walk to town--but that really limits your options when looking to buy.  For  me, I can walk to the grocery store, if I like--but seldom do--who wants to schlep home bags of groceries when walking?  However, if I feel the need to see people, I know I can go to Giant and run into somebody.  (FWIW, I seldom feel that need.)[/quote]

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