Name: Glocca Morra
Address: Gresham

About the neighborhood

Glocca Morra offers a peaceful neighborhood with a variety of housing options, including single detached homes and townhouses mostly built around 1978. Residents can access several well-located green spaces, such as Southwest Community Park and Grant Butte Wetlands, providing ample outdoor opportunities. Dining options and cafes are conveniently nearby, and finding a local spot to have a drink is often straightforward. The area features easy bicycle access and parking is generally convenient. Multiple bus lines serve the neighborhood, with stops usually close at hand. High schools are accessible without a vehicle, and a mix of public and private schools supports educational needs.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is often the favored method to navigate this neighborhood. It is very convenient to access a place to park. However, public transit users may have few options in this part of the city as a result of the low service level. Thankfully, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. Glocca Morra is reasonably amenable to bicycling. This part of Gresham is not particularly convenient for pedestrians because few common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

It is usually practical for home buyers in this area to do grocery shopping without a car. Likewise, there is commonly a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With respect to education, high schools are convenient to reach without a vehicle from anywhere in this neighborhood. However, residents may find it challenging to get to primary schools as pedestrians. Locals are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Glocca Morra is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighborhood. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. Glocca Morra is great for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be especially peaceful. Green spaces, such as Southwest Community Park and Grant Butte Wetlands, are very well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, which makes them very easy to access.

Car friendly7.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.6

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

Groceries7.8

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