August 2010

There are 13 blog entries for August 2010.

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Hillcrest: A Popular Highlands Ranch Neighborhood

Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 5:16pm. 566 Views, 0 Comments.

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Hillcrest is one of the most popular neighborhoods in the Highlands Ranch area. Homes in this neighborhood are in high demand. The popularity of Hillcrest rests upon its beauty and the many large, historic homes and large gardens that make up the neighborhood.

Hillcrest has many historic properties in large lots, and the area also features attractive, mature landscaping. There are some beautiful mature gardens in the neighborhood as well as plenty of green space for recreational use. Hillcrest also has some magnificent executive homes that are highly desirable.

The neighborhood of Hillcrest is set within the attractive Highlands Ranch area. This is one of the most popular parts of the Denver region, with excellent transport links to the rest of the…

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Sustainable Stapleton: Denver's Greenest Suburb

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 2:27pm. 1079 Views, 0 Comments.

stapleton-home_400Stapleton is one of the greenest neighborhoods in the Denver area. The neighborhood is located on the site of the city's old airport, but there are no signs of its past in the peaceful, clean streets and parks that are to be found there today, unless it is in the inspiration for the "Airfoils" sculpture that stands in the civic plaza. This piece of art was created from recycled airplane parts. The architecture, green spaces and public artwork has all been created with beauty and sustainability in mind.

Stapleton was once the site of Denver's airport, but the area was redeveloped after the construction of the current International Airport. This redevelopment, which is still ongoing, has been carefully planned in order to create a new sustainable…

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Enjoying a Traditional Western Lifestyle in Sedalia, Colorado

Monday, August 23rd, 2010 at 5:26pm. 1488 Views, 0 Comments.

sedalia-colorado-home_400Sedalia is a beautiful town that is within easy reach of all of the employment opportunities and amenities of the city of Denver, but, which is in itself still a friendly, rural community. Sedalia is characterized by open space and traditional Colorado ranches. The local human population is still outnumbered by the many horses living in the Sedalia area, making this the ideal place for anyone seeking a true western lifestyle.

Sedalia is a small community to the south of Denver. It is an attractive town that sits within the Denver Metropolitan area. Sedalia lies within Douglas County, which has one of the best school systems in the Denver area. The excellent local schools and the abundance of open space make this an excellent place in which to raise a…

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The Heart of Southern Denver Lies In Old South Pearl Street

Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 10:21pm. 1591 Views, 0 Comments.

old-south-pearl-street_269Old South Pearl Street is one of the most varied and vibrant parts of Denver. The street retains a lot of its original charm thanks to the careful preservation of its architecture and character, and it is particularly well-known for the art and craft work that can be found in its shops and markets, and for the friendly local community.

There are a wide variety of different stores in Old South Pearl Street. Many of them are unique to the neighborhood and sell items that cannot be found anywhere else. The range of businesses along the street includes boutiques selling beautiful clothes, art galleries, food stores, restaurants and gift shops. The eclectic mix of businesses and stores makes Old South Pearl Street one of the most interesting places in which…

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History And Culture In Denver's Highlands Neighborhood

Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 10:44am. 1142 Views, 0 Comments.

highlands-denverHighlands is one of the most sought after addresses in Denver. With some of the city's most beautiful historic homes, recently redeveloped commercial areas and excellent transport links to the city's business center in the downtown area, Highlands has attracted a lot of attention. It is one of the most vibrant and interesting places in which to live in the city, with a diverse and active community.

The Highlands area of Denver is composed of West Highlands and the Highland neighborhood, which is sometimes called East Highland, Lower Highland or LoHi. These two adjacent neighborhoods have undergone rapid redevelopment in recent times and are now considered among the most desirable places to live in the city of Denver. There are separate neighborhood…

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Living and Working In the Denver Technological Center

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at 11:37pm. 997 Views, 0 Comments.

denver-tech-center_400The Denver Technological Center, which is often called the Denver Tech Center or DTC, is one of the most important economic centers in the city of Denver. The Denver Tech Center was established during the 1960s and early 1970's, but it is still plays an important economic role in the city today. It is a hub of economic trading and business, and it draws in huge numbers of commuters from the surrounding area every day. Many large corporations and major businesses are based within the Denver Technological Center.

The Denver Technological Center is predominantly a commercial and business center, but there are concentrations of other types of uses in the neighborhood. These include residential condominiums and apartments, luxurious single family homes, high…

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City Park: Denver's Favorite Green Space

Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 2:43pm. 1185 Views, 0 Comments.

city-parkCity Park and the neighborhood that surrounds are set in east-central Denver. The majority of this area is taken up by the park itself, which is a huge and valuable piece of open space in the city. It is one of the largest and most popular parks in Denver. The park is approximately a mile in length and about three quarters of a mile in width. The neighborhood that is known as City Park includes the park itself and the area two blocks deep that runs along the southern edge of the park.

In the southwestern corner of the City Park neighborhood is a smaller green area called City Park Esplanade. This is also the location of East High School. The eastern part of the City Park neighborhood is sometimes known as the Bluebird District, because this is the…

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Politics And Punks Mix in Denver's Capitol Hill

Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 11:17pm. 1215 Views, 0 Comments.

capitol-hill_400Capitol Hill is one of the most eclectic and interesting neighborhoods in the city of Denver. It has a diverse community, and is particularly popular with young people who enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and the abundance of studio and one bedroom apartments that are to be found in the neighborhood. It is not uncommon to pass people in the streets of Capitol Hill who would look out of place anywhere else, but who seem right at home in this exciting neighborhood.

Capitol Hill also has plenty of beautiful single family homes, many of which are among the oldest in the city. These historic homes are highly desirable. Some of the larger mansions have recently been converted into offices. The properties of the neighborhood are just as diverse as its population.…

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The Vallagio at Inverness: An Award Winning Neighborhood

Sunday, August 8th, 2010 at 7:17am. 1275 Views, 0 Comments.

vallagio_at_inverness_400The Vallagio at Inverness is a unique mixed use neighborhood. It contains a wide range of different styles and sizes of homes, making it a very interesting place to live. In addition to the residential properties, there are shops and restaurants, and plenty of open space. This community has been carefully designed to offer the perfect balance of residential, commercial and recreational areas.

The neighborhood contains a wide variety of beautiful homes including golf villas, rowhomes, flats and lofts. All of these properties have been designed to compliment each other and to allow an abundance of green and open space in the neighborhood. There are some stunning golf villas that provide luxurious accommodation that is ideal for entertaining and family…

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LoDo: Lower Downtown, the Heart of Denver

Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 12:15pm. 1315 Views, 0 Comments.

lodo-denver-co_400The downtown area of Denver is the busy heart of the city. Denver's downtown area is the tenth largest in the United States, and it contains plenty of entertainment, shopping and recreational facilities. It also has some amazing views of the Rocky Mountains, ensuring that residents of this urban area can still enjoy the beauty of Colorado, despite being surrounded by all the amenities of a major city center.

Downtown Denver is divided into two halves: the modern downtown area and the historic Lower Downtown. The Lower Downtown area is the historic part of Downtown Denver. It is characterized by red brick buildings, many of which were built after the area was ravaged by fire in 1863. The eastern half of the downtown area is full of skyscrapers and…

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