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Shannon Estates
Neighborhood
Nickname(s): 
The Bird Streets
Country  United States
State  Texas
County Dallas
City  Dallas
Area North Dallas
Elevation
141 m (463 ft)
 • Density 2,452/km2 (6,351/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (Central)
ZIP Code
75209
Area codes 214, 469, 972
Website Shannon Estates
Neighborhood Association (archived)

Shannon Estates is a neighborhood located in the northern part of Dallas, Texas, in the United States. It is completely inside a larger area called Elm Thicket/North Park.

This neighborhood is surrounded by several important roads. Inwood Road is to the east, and Mockingbird Lane is to the south. Kenwell Street forms the western border, and West University Boulevard is to the north.

Shannon Estates is close to other neighborhoods like Greenway Parks on its east side. It also borders Elm Thicket/North Park to the north and west. To the south, you'll find Highland Place.

Being in this area means residents have easy access to many places. Nearby spots include Inwood Village, businesses along West Lovers Lane, and shops on Lemmon Avenue. Mockingbird Lane also makes it simple to get to the Dallas North Tollway.

What is Shannon Estates?

Shannon Estates is a residential area where people live. It's known for being a quiet and friendly place. Neighborhoods like this are important parts of a city. They help create a sense of community for the people who live there.

Where is Shannon Estates Located?

Shannon Estates is in North Dallas, which is a large section of the city. Dallas is one of the biggest cities in Texas. Texas is a state in the southern part of the United States.

  • East: Inwood Road
  • South: Mockingbird Lane
  • West: Kenwell Street
  • North: West University Boulevard

Nearby Places and Activities

Living in Shannon Estates means you are close to many useful and fun places.

  • Inwood Village: This is a shopping center with stores and restaurants.
  • West Lovers Lane and Lemmon Avenue: These streets have many different businesses. You can find shops, cafes, and other services there.
  • Dallas North Tollway: This is a major road that helps people travel quickly across Dallas. It makes it easy to get to other parts of the city.

Community and City Plans

Neighborhoods often have groups that help make them better places to live. These groups are called neighborhood associations.

Shannon Estates Neighborhood Association

People living in Shannon Estates once formed a group called the Shannon Estates Neighborhood Association (SENA). This group was likely created to help residents work together. They might have focused on improving the neighborhood or organizing events. It is not clear if this group is still active today.

Dallas' Neighborhood Plus Plan

In 2016, Shannon Estates became part of a big city plan. This plan is called the Neighborhood Plus Plan. The City of Dallas started this plan in 2015.

  • What is the plan about? It's a citywide effort to make neighborhoods better.
  • What are its goals?
    • Help people in need: It aims to reduce poverty in different areas.
    • Improve neglected areas: It works to fix up parts of the city that might be run down.
    • Attract families: The plan wants to encourage more middle-class families to live in Dallas.
    • Increase home ownership: It helps more people buy their own homes.
    • Offer more rental choices: It also works to make sure there are good options for people who rent homes.

This plan shows how cities work to support their communities. It helps ensure that all neighborhoods can be safe and thriving places for everyone.

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