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Old 05-16-2007, 02:27 PM
 
Location: Bastrop, TX near Austin
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I too am living in Austin, TX and previously lived in Seattle. Plans are to move to Colorado Springs next spring. It was going to be a year after that, but I just can't wait to get there! I'm hoping that mountains are mountains and it will be similar to those by Seattle. No Puget Sound, but less expensive and less traffic.

 
Old 05-16-2007, 02:34 PM
 
Location: Everywhere
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I too am living in Austin, TX and previously lived in Seattle. Plans are to move to Colorado Springs next spring. It was going to be a year after that, but I just can't wait to get there! I'm hoping that mountains are mountains and it will be similar to those by Seattle. No Puget Sound, but less expensive and less traffic.
Hi Jubi, Have you been there (colorado springs)? What are your reasons for wanting to leave...Just want to know if we have some of the same opinions. Is CS prettier? I am A little stressed about my first summer here in Austin, I hear its VERY MISERABLE. I just came for the sun.
 
Old 05-16-2007, 02:52 PM
 
Location: Bastrop, TX near Austin
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You came for the sun? well you will have plenty of that. In Austin, expect 100 degree temps for days on end, and if you want to stay outside, wear sunscreen!! I actually haven't been to COS before. Just done a lot of research on the internet. I have a trip out to Colorado planned in September, and then another planned before I move to look for a place. I suspect that Seattle has more of a rainforest look and COS is more rocky.
 
Old 05-16-2007, 03:41 PM
 
Location: Everywhere
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You came for the sun? well you will have plenty of that. In Austin, expect 100 degree temps for days on end, and if you want to stay outside, wear sunscreen!! I actually haven't been to COS before. Just done a lot of research on the internet. I have a trip out to Colorado planned in September, and then another planned before I move to look for a place. I suspect that Seattle has more of a rainforest look and COS is more rocky.
Yeah lots of research here too. Im a little worried that I might be a wrong fit, as I am a little liberal. What was it that you did not like about Austin?
 
Old 05-16-2007, 04:14 PM
 
Location: Bastrop, TX near Austin
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I'm more liberal too. I want to stay more on the west side by Manitou Springs where it's a more liberal culture. It's not that I hate Austin or anything, but a major reason for moving are the hot summers here. Being from up North, it's a different culture down here too. It took a bit of getting used too. I'm looking for that happy medium, and the middle of the country should (hopefully) be that. The one thing I really like about Austin is the music scene, but I can always go to Denver if necessary to go to shows. Plus, open flat lands get old after awhile. I like the hill country, but hardly ever get over that way.
 
Old 05-19-2007, 06:00 AM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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Default Colorado Springs #4 for Relocating Families

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/st...4/daily31.html
 
Old 05-19-2007, 08:36 AM
 
Location: Lakewood, CO
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Thanks Charles! I think COS and Denver are quite simply two of the best places a family can move. Period. Activities are family-oriented, it's not too expensive, there are lots of jobs, family values predominate, there's good schools, good churches, etc. I think this ranking is right on.
 
Old 05-30-2007, 05:59 AM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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Default Colorado Springs Low Cost of Living

Business: Local cost of living still low | percent, average, national - Gazette.com
 
Old 06-24-2007, 07:32 AM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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Default Colorado Springs Video Presentation

From the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation:

http://www.coloradosprings.org/Media...ture600kps.wmv


http://www.coloradosprings.org/doc/d...tion_05_07.pps
 
Old 06-24-2007, 09:04 AM
 
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Default School District 20

Great piece in today's Gazette, an interview with departing Superintendent of D20, aka Academy School District.

Article explains what makes D20 successful, some background, etc.

Good reading for anyone considering a move to COL SPGS.

Top Stories: Outgoing D-20 chief takes a hard look at past and future | school, district, vedra - Gazette.com

D20 website: Academy School Dist. 20 - Welcome

Basic Map and list of websites for COL SGPS school districts: ColoradoSprings.com (http://www.coloradosprings.com/education/public.php - broken link)
s/Mike

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