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Old 10-27-2009, 01:22 PM
 
Location: Tampa,FL
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Hello All,

I am trying to decide between a couple of different area's to live but I am having trouble since I do not live in Colorado. I will be moving to the area next summer transferring in as a police officer from Tampa (Don't hate me). I have visited twice for 15 days total so do not have the full grasp yet. If I had to narrow it down to 3 I would say my choices are Broomfield, Westminster, or Highlands Ranch. I am looking for a nice area to live like most, with easy access to shopping and restaurants. I like populated areas, neighbors close, ect....I would like to be able to get to Downtown Denver for the sporting events easily, preferably by light rail or the city transportation (Just makes things easier for big events). I am also in my mid-20's so being able to get to Boulder for the sporting events would be important to me as well. I like to stay active, and be out in about in the city. Any information is appreciated. Thank you! If there are other areas that might be better I am all ears. For those that live in the Denver area I consider you very lucky, It is a beautiful area.
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Old 10-27-2009, 01:49 PM
 
Location: Englewood,CO
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You'll probably feel out of place in Highlands Ranch. The tech center would be a better choice if you are in your 20s. There are more people our age there.
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Old 10-27-2009, 03:23 PM
 
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You'll probably feel out of place in Highlands Ranch. The tech center would be a better choice if you are in your 20s. There are more people our age there.
None of the areas you listed are a good place for a person in their 20's.

Is there any reason you are avoiding Denver proper which has all of the things you seem to be looking for? These things do not exist in the suburban sprawl areas that you mentioned.
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Old 10-27-2009, 03:52 PM
 
Location: Tampa,FL
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I would def. consider the Denver proper area, just do not know much about it..I spent a little bit of time in each of the area's I mentioned because someone showed them to me..They seemed very nice..
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Old 10-27-2009, 04:10 PM
 
Location: Englewood,CO
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Washington Park, Platt Park, DU, and Cherry Creek are pretty popular among young professionals. The Highland neighborhoods are popular too.
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Old 10-27-2009, 10:30 PM
 
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First of all, like the other posters said, the areas you mentioned are pretty bland and flavorless. I would say live in LoDo, Five Points, Washington Park, Cherry Creek, or Belcaro. All these areas are near either a highway or downtown, and all of them are quiet, safe, historic, and have a really urban feel to them. Good luck!
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Old 10-28-2009, 07:44 AM
 
Location: Just south of Denver since 1989
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LoDo and quiet don't belong in the same sentence.

If you are looking at easy access to both Denver & Boulder focus on that quadrant of town. Highlands/Sunnyside/Lakewood/Wheat Ridge/Broomfield/Arvada/Lousiville/Superior would be some choices.
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Old 10-28-2009, 09:14 AM
 
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
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Agree with other responses: look at Denver proper - Washington Park and neighborhoods immediately west of downtown.
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Old 10-29-2009, 10:25 PM
 
Location: Foot of the Rockies
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Where will you be working? How much can you afford for housing? Rent vs buy? I would recommend renting for a while, in a fairly central area. You will learn the area and then you can branch out.

In Louisville and Superior, most of the singles are single parents. Probably not for you. Broomfield is a bit more diverse.
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