Name: Cannon
Address: Salt Lake City

About the neighborhood

Cannon offers a welcoming neighborhood with a variety of housing options, featuring mostly single detached homes and duplexes built before the 1960s. Its location boasts convenient access to several highways and parking areas, making automobile travel straightforward. The neighborhood is served by multiple bus lines, with stops commonly found nearby. Residents benefit from nearby grocery stores and restaurants, creating convenient shopping options close to home. This area features numerous green spaces and about ten parks, providing ample opportunities for outdoor relaxation and recreation. The generally flat terrain supports bicycle usage, enhancing mobility throughout this pleasant, predominantly quiet community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cannon will draw people who appreciate living in a compact community because it is geared to pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a car, and numerous businesses are moderately close at hand. Bicycling is fairly prevalent in Cannon since there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave. Driving is an excellent transportation option in Cannon. Many real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, and it is especially convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, the transit in this part of the city is somewhat poor. Nonetheless, there is River Trail Station with access to the 704 Green Line. Property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences.

Services

It is very easy to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in Cannon. Additionally, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. With respect to education, primary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in this area. In contrast, high schools are not particularly abundant and consequently may require a long pedestrian trip to get to. Residents can choose between public and private elementary schools.

Character

Cannon is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located quite far away. However, it is easy to reach green spaces in the neighborhood since there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to relax in.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly8.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk