Community living developments

[Bradburn1]

A note about realtors and these types of communities--many of them don't get them at all. I've had several neighbors who love living here tell me they were discouraged to buy in here by their realtors. This of course is not the case with all realtors. Many people don't understand you aren't just buying a house in a new urbanist development, you are buying a neighborhood and a lifestyle. All they seem to see is the houses closer together and smaller yards than they are used to seeing. What they don't see is the freedom you get from not having to drive everywhere and the security and fun of actually knowing your neighbors--exactly the things facilitated by the design of these neighborhoods.

[5thIndian]

Okay Bradburn1, I will keep that in mind. I had been wondering if a "regular" realtor would want to or be able to handle a transaction there or if all sales/resales are done at some main office in Bradburn.
Another Q for you. Are there many empty nesters there?

[livecontent]

I have to say, I do like Bradburn. I have taken many trips there and it does have some advantages from other developments. It is actually very attractive and I can see in a few years and when it has some "patina of age"--the characteristics will be more appealing.

It is within walking distance of a nice plaza with a nice store, Sprouts. It will be across the street from a new Walmart but the street is extremely busy highway. It is down the street from good commercial development on 120th with a King Soopers, Kmart, Kohls, a Safeway, Restaurants, and a huge Asian Market--but not really walkable.

The best thing is that it borders a big park and open space with extensive trails that can take you to the Westminster City Park and Recreation Centers. It does have a good bus route but again 120th is very busy street to cross. Though Bradburn is dense, which I like; it borders shopping areas and streets that do not encourage Dense Development. Walkable areas then become limited and you find yourself walking across huge parking lots to get to stores and across busy streets.

I prefer the new movement in new shopping development which put the store fronts close to the street and sidewalk with the parking in the rear. Of course, you will find that in many older urban areas. That is why with redevelopment and renewal these areas become desirable. You then do not have a new facsimile of an urban neighborhood, you have the real, authentic walkable neighborhood. An example is Tennyson Street in the Berkeley Neighborhood of North Denver.

Livecontent

[Bradburn1]

No, there's no main office for realtors, you can use any realtor you like. Even if you buy new construction I would use your own realtor simply because they represent your interests.

As far as empty nesters, yes there are some, including quite a few people whose kids and gradkids live in Bradburn. I would estimate empty nest households in here (at least in the single family homes) to be about 10% of the demo in here. The vast majority are couples age 25-45 with elementary age kids. Def not the neighborhood for someone who doesn't want to deal with any kiddos.

Agree with Livecontent, I wish it was higher density around Bradburn, but am happy to be able to walk to what I can.