Salt Lake City Utah- suburb "Sandy Utah" by Nicki Meyer

I have moved around my entire life because of my dads job. I have been able to live in several types of communities with different characteristics. One of my favorites was Salt Lake City, Utah. Though I did not live in the city, I lived in a suburb called Sandy, which was only 10 minutes from one of the biggest cities in the US. Though there were only ten minutes separating the two places, there were countless differences between the two areas.

Living in Sandy, it was more traditional than the rapid sprawling of the giant city of Salt Lake. Sandy was quiet, safe, nature oriented, as well as pedestrian friendly. The sidewalks were well kept and wide, for running, biking, or walking. People parallel parked along the streets, which also provided the pedestrians with a sense of safety. Landscaping was very important to the small suburb because of the amazing views it provided. It was quiet, and traditional values were clearly represented.

There were several areas nearby that included a shopping center, a gas station, post offices, and other convenient places for everyone. Public transportation was within half a mile or closer to every home. The public transportation went up into the mountains to the ski resorts, as well as to downtown Salt Lake. This is traditional because it encourages people to use public transportation and not having to take their own vehicle if any transportation is necessary at all.

Housing provided a sense of traditional neighborhoods as well. When walking through the neighborhoods, the houses were very different. Different sizes reflected the fact that people of all economic levels resided here. The difference in the colors and styles of housing showed the sense of individuality. Houses had adequate yard size and landscaping in the yards. Garages were more toward the back and sides of the houses, which left the front of the house with a front door and windows. These all reflect characteristics of a traditional society, which Sandy Utah can easily be considered.