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| June 27th, 2009 – Edgewater and surrounding area |
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Bordered by 26th and 20th at the North and South, respectively, and Reed and Sheridan to the West and East, Edgewater is a young, educated, middle class town of 5000 people. Historically, a sleepy town with humble beginnings, deriving its name from its location literally at the edge of the water, i.e. Sloan’s Lake, the area has recently flourished as an alternative to higher priced homes in neighboring Highland and Sloan’s Lake. With similar proximity to downtown, mass transit, a major thoroughfare in Sheridan Boulevard, and steps from the lake real estate investors can expect Edgewater to continue to prosper. |
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| July 11th, 2009 – Littleton ***NO SEATS AVAILABLE*** |
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Littleton’s roots are embedded in the Pike’s Peak gold rush of 1859. Trade and farming followed, and the area began to prosper. Without easy access to rivers and creeks, however, it became necessary to build a string of ditches to transfer water to business and farms. This presented the need to hire engineers. Among the hired engineers was the city’s founding father, a New Hampshire native, Richard Sullivan Little. He fell in love with the area, scoped out the land that is present day Littleton, and the rest is history. There are approximately 1145 residential listings available in Littleton having an average price of $466,055. In the midst of the 1145 are 865 listings in various states of foreclosure representing tremendous value within a city that has historically exceeded the metro wide rate of appreciation. ***NO SEATS AVAILABLE***
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| August 1st, 2009 – Highland (also known as Denver Highlands) |
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Denver's Highland neighborhood (not to be confused with Highlands Ranch) has undergone drastic changes in the past few years. From shady to chic, this neighborhood, in all its picturesque glory, is on the up-and-up. Highland is now a cove of cozy restaurants, novelty stores and martini bars just outside the bustle of Downtown Denver.
Demarcated by W 38th Ave., Zuni St., W. 32nd Ave., and Federal Blvd, the 250-acre neighborhood has always been known for its ethnic diversity since its founding in 1858. It was home to Scottish, German, Italian and English immigrants during the early 19th century, and has more recently been given life by its Spanish-speaking population. Remnants of Highland's motley history are apparent in the Scottish and Spanish street names, and historic landmarks like the mission-style St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Highland’s residential district is, for lack of a better term, just plain cute. Its quaint architecture has made it a sought-after destination for young families and LoDo business professionals. Building interiors are characterized by their exposed brick walls, winding staircases and other whimsical attributes of Victorian architecture. Highland is currently undergoing a housing revival with the construction of a number of new houses, condos and rentals in a variety of architectural styles. Its six recreational parks with youth baseball diamonds, basketball courts, flower beds and picnic benches complement the area small neighborhood ambiance.
The commercial district along 32nd and 29th Streets, is lined with trendy boutiques, like Swank and and Mona Lucero; martini bars, Forest Room 5 and The Coral Room; Americana restaurants, Duo and Bang!; and salons such as Brows and Bliss. With its growing allure for residents and businesses, Highland is bound to blossom even more in the coming years.
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| September 5th, 2009 – Englewood |
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Today’s Englewood is a distinct reflection of its colorful history. Developments are rising from the ground to help boost the area’s economy, and Englewood boasts more jobs and businesses per square mile than any other city in the Rocky Mountain region.
CityCenter Englewood, built on the old Cinderella City site, is a national model for mixed-use transit-oriented development. Englewood Station (RTD’s light rail and bus transit hub) is an integral part of the development. The Englewood area has also become a hub for healthcare providers. Swedish Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is the Denver area's referral center for neurotrauma and is a recognized leader in the treatment of stroke. Craig Hospital has been rated one of the Top Ten Rehabilitation Hospitals in the United States. Many other healthcare providers and specialty clinics have located in Englewood, as well.
Englewood continues to offer an array of arts and entertainment amenities. The historic Gothic Theatre has been refurbished and operates as a successful entertainment venue. Englewood’s elected officials have placed an emphasis on art throughout the community, welcoming public art displays and encouraging performances of music, theater, and dance. Englewood’s focus on education is also apparent today. The school district includes two high schools, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. In addition, there are three private schools serving the community. Englewood prides itself on its quality education.
Today, recreational amenities abound in Englewood. The community boasts 12 neighborhood parks, several athletic fields, an award-winning recreation center, a first-class golf course, one of the most successful senior centers in the region, and the popular Pirates Cove Family Aquatics Center.
The same compassion and hometown spirit that existed during the Depression Days is still evident in Englewood today. Community members actively participate in civic and volunteer opportunities. Englewood has one of the most successful Neighborhood Watch programs in the nation, helping neighbors keep an eye out for one another’s safety. And there are many organizations and programs that offer assistance to neighbors who are elderly or disabled. Englewood has been described as a community with a small-town feel and big city amenities.
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