Fort Collins or Louisville? (Colorado Springs, Longmont: gated, budget, landscaping)

[lovesunnydays]

Does Louisville have a lot more greenery than Ft. collins? From house ads i've seen, it looks that way. Does anyone know how the housing inventory is (for buying or renting)? I plan to move in July, and will visit in the beginning of June to find a place to live.

[tfox]

You might want to visit both towns and get a feel of them. Neither town has a lot of "greenery" by east coast standards -- what trees and landscaping there is has been planted and irrigated.

If anything, I would think that Fort Collins has more "greenery" as its historic core with the large trees and mature landscaping is bigger. But I don't think the difference is noticable.

[lpiccard]

You might try Longmont too. The Old Town Longmont is an historic area that has a lot of trees and greenery. My husband is from the east coast and likes trees and greenery and that attracted us to that area. Check out this link http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/planning/ldc/index.htm.

[Katiana]

Louisville has a nice downtown with lots of trees and a park in the downtown area. It is much smaller than Ft. Collins. Ft. Collins has a terrible traffic problem. I don't know where you're moving from; it is not very green here by east coast, midwest or northwest standards.

[Scott Williams]

Fort Collins is absolutly beautiful in the summer. I work on the 11th floor of the tallest building in Fort Collins and all you can see in the summer is trees down below. As far as traffic is concerned, it is by no means a "terrible" problem. In the morning and at 5:00 are the two semi congested times, but I have never had a problem here getting around. The train that goes through town sometimes backs things up, but if you ask me, everyone needs to slow down anyway. If you would like, I would be happy to point you in the right direction for some great areas for houseing in this wonderful town. Send me a private message if your interested.

[Scott Williams]

By the way, the houseing inventory here is HUGE!! Many great deals for all budgets that will only go up in price in the future.

[eynewman]

Hi Scott: We are considering moving to F.C. in a year or so, and are going there to look around this August. We were there in the winter, and now want to see it in summer. Are there any areas that have lots of open space and/or is hilly? I recall much of the area as being relatively flat say, compared to Colorado Springs.