. >> i view district 8 as being a little like maybury in the castro it's gaybury. neighborhoodses are tightly woven. there is a lot of connection of people and awareness of what's going on in the world and the state and locally. >> there are so many things about it. its beautiful. got great views. of the 3 places i have lived 2 had spectacular vistas of san francisco which we appreciate. >> initially when i came here it felt very warm and friendly and welcoming to all kinds of people. >> close to transportation. >> not just the castro. the most of the district is not the castro. >> the neighborhood goes up to the hill the. fancy houses in the hills down to delores park and the mission. >> noe valley is where the kids and families are. there is a focus on the parks. big focus on the school. a lot of attention is paid to the schools whether its james middle school or alverado school. there is attention focused on it. you go to glen park which is a village its a duality where we have our major transit transportations and connectivity about traffic and trucks and a lot