Name: Bennion Gardens
Address: Salt Lake City

About the neighborhood

Bennion Gardens is a well-connected neighborhood featuring convenient access to the 703 Red Line and nearby bus routes for easy transit options. The area boasts comprehensive cycling infrastructure, complementing different ways to navigate the community. Residents benefit from close proximity to various grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes, offering plentiful choices for dining and shopping. Educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are readily accessible throughout the neighborhood. Abundant green spaces and parks provide serene settings and vibrant spots alike, allowing for diverse outdoor experiences. The housing stock presents an array of appealing options, including large and small apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is reasonably straightforward to travel in Bennion Gardens. This neighborhood is transit friendly. Rapid transit stations, including Trolley Station and 900 East Station on the 703 Red Line, are not very far away from the majority of properties in the neighborhood. Homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly very close by. Bennion Gardens is also rather suitable for pedestrians; many daily needs are convenient to carry out without a car, and a large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. A good number of residents in the area use their bike because the bicycling infrastructure is moderately extensive.

Services

In Bennion Gardens, residents will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools without the use of a vehicle. Residents have the choice between public and private secondary schools. Concerning eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short distance away in this part of the city. Furthermore, there are over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops to experience in Bennion Gardens. It is also straightforward to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Bennion Gardens. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the city, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. However, there are about 10 green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, such as Liberty Park, and they are especially well-distributed, resulting in them being easy to access from a lot of locations within this part of the city.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.2

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk