One of the great things about Colorado is that we have the best of both worlds when it comes to City life and Suburban living. From busy Downtown Denver to quiet Louisville, a new resident can have their choice in living space whether they enjoy tall high-rises or the mazes of ranch style homes; both of which have their bonuses! Consider your options when making the choice of Urban vs. Suburban Living in Colorado.
Downtown Living in Colorado:
Job Opportunities-
With Colorado expanding in all directions, there are plenty of job opportunities to be had in the downtown area. Corporate expansions have created markets for executives and new building construction has opened up areas for fast food and small restaurants.
Sports-
A resident of Downtown Denver is within walking distance of almost every major sports event that Colorado can offer. Sport Authority Stadium, The Pepsi Center, and Coors Field are all within eyesight of each other which means that someone on foot or a bicycle can enjoy year round sports without ever having to get in the car.
Restaurants-
There are over 100 restaurants in the triangle of I25, I70, and Park Ave alone. Some are high class such as The Broker, others are as simple as Subway. Whatever your taste or budget, the City has it ready for you.
Entertainment-
Sports stadiums aren’t the only thing within walking distance from Downtown Denver. Denver nightlife abounds with clubs, bars, and other recreational delights. The Museum of Contemporary Art, Colorado Convention Center, and theaters galore including the Buell and Paramount Theaters are also clustered together for a wide range of entertainment possibilities. Don’t forget about the Denver Zoo and Museum of Natural History are just down the road.
Transportation-
The RTD transportation line transects and traverses all areas of the downtown area with LightRail lines heading in all directions. If you need to get somewhere and don’t want to pull your car out of the parking structure, you can reach anywhere in the area for just a few dollars.
Suburban Living In Colorado:
Space-
Away from the city lie vast tracts of land dotted with homes that sit next to each other rather than on top of one another. In the suburbs of Westminster or Englewood, you can find homes that will let you live without hearing your neighbor stomping around above you. You can spend your weekends barbequing on the back patio while the kids run around. These houses have yards and garages; room to stretch!
Schools-
Out in the suburbs, the schools are less crowded which means that classrooms are less crowded. Kids get better attention from their teachers. They also tend to get more funding; allowing for more activities and bigger plots of land to put sports fields and recreation areas.
Crime-
It may be sad, but it is true that crime rates are lower in the suburbs. Less people leads to fewer crimes. According to most crime maps, the further away from the city you are, the less likely you are to be involved in a criminal encounter.
Traffic-
Although it may take a map and a guide to get out of a suburban housing maze, you won’t get honked at for pulling over to consult that map. The wide roads are mostly two-way and usually aren’t bumper to bumper except for some of the main arterial roads during rush hours.
Colorado has much to recommend for whatever kind of lifestyle you desire. From hectic downtown residents to laid back suburbanites, you’ll find all kinds here. So the question is: where are you going to live?
Feel free to call True Performance Real Estate today and any questions you might have about moving into Urban or Suburban Living in Colorado!
Call: 303-317-6311