Family from phx az think about moving to Co Springs (Colorado Springs: home, landscaping)

[mnjpranke]

My family and I are seriously considering moving to Colorado Springs. We are origionally from Phoenix Az. We would like to have four seasons, some green, cooler temps, and nice people to surround our selves with. Does anyone have any imput on this topic?

[Mike from back east]

Originally Posted by mnjpranke

My family and I are seriously considering moving to Colorado Springs. We are origionally from Phoenix Az. We would like to have four seasons, some green, cooler temps, and nice people to surround our selves with. Does anyone have any imput on this topic?

You get all that here, in COLO SPGS, or anywhere along the Front Range, aka the I-25 corridor, from COLO SPGS to Fort Collins.

Key thing is the job, whatever Front Range city the job is in will provide you a good home and all that goes with it.

[knrstz]

I've read posts in this forum from people that moved from Arizona that said they though Colorado was very green. That all depends on where you are coming from. In your case you should be happy.

[Marcy1210]

Having lived in Teller County for 35 years, and now in Tucson for one, Colorado Springs is greener than Phoenix or Tucson, but only because they can water lawns, have snow and more rain and don't have to rely on desert landscaping. But, like knrstz said, it's a matter of perspective. If you're from Connecticut, for example, Colorado Springs is brown and dry, and Arizona is worse. You can get four seasons in Arizona, if you live in the mountains west and north of Tucson, or in the northern part of Arizona around Grand Canyon, Prescott, or Flagstaff. The whole state is not brown and deserty. The norther half is a lot like Colorado's foothills.

mnjpranke might consider moving just a tad bit north of Phoenix to get the same seasons, flora, fauna, and greenery that Colorado Springs has.

[StillLookingToo]

I have lived in Monument Co a northern suburb of Colorado Springs at a higher elevation which is beautiful. The weather and terrain there is real simliar to Flagstaff, like Marcy was saying. You had a good chance of seeing snow 8-9 months a year. The housing will be a consiDerably more expensive then the VERY AFFORDABLE prices we have in PHX so factor that in when you go job hunting.

[Bob from down south]

Originally Posted by mnjpranke

My family and I are seriously considering moving to Colorado Springs. We are origionally from Phoenix Az. We would like to have four seasons, some green, cooler temps, and nice people to surround our selves with. Does anyone have any imput on this topic?

We have all that here. But be sure to bring plenty of your own money here when you come, though. Not a lot of that to be had around here.

[OSO]

Originally Posted by Marcy1210

Having lived in Teller County for 35 years, and now in Tucson for one, Colorado Springs is greener than Phoenix or Tucson, but only because they can water lawns, have snow and more rain and don't have to rely on desert landscaping. But, like knrstz said, it's a matter of perspective. If you're from Connecticut, for example, Colorado Springs is brown and dry, and Arizona is worse. You can get four seasons in Arizona, if you live in the mountains west and north of Tucson, or in the northern part of Arizona around Grand Canyon, Prescott, or Flagstaff. The whole state is not brown and deserty. The norther half is a lot like Colorado's foothills.

mnjpranke might consider moving just a tad bit north of Phoenix to get the same seasons, flora, fauna, and greenery that Colorado Springs has.

I moved here from CA Inland Empire area. One of the many reasons I moved here was to escape the heat. Even the hot days aren't so bad. I would foremost recommend to secure a job first since the economy effects us last compared to the rest of the country. The woodland park/divide area is great if your looking for small mountain town/rural living. Colorado Springs IMO is great to start with since we're close to a variety of environments. Also make sure to consider your commute since driving in the winter can be challenging especially if your commuting from the mountains down to the city.

[Sallyanne]

Coming from South Africa originally, I thought Colorado Springs rather drab and brown when I first arrived here in December 2000 however the springs, summers and autumns are an absolute delight, the people are friendly and helpful, generally speaking that is. Good luck and arrive with an open mind - things will be different here to what you are used to but it doesn't take long to adjust - you will also experience a shortness of breath when you first arrive but once you aclimatize it will go away.