The Eaux Claires area is characterized by a high volume of commercial properties spanning 97 Street, as well as medium density residential, single detached homes and park areas. The neighborhood is accessible from all areas of the city, with a Transit Centre and Park and Ride located on 157 Avenue that services multiple communities in north Edmonton. The major arterial of 97 Street runs north-south, connecting communities, and the Canadian Forces Base, to the downtown. This street is a retail hub with multiple large shopping centres, including grocers and national and local tenants that attract large quantities of consumers to the area.