Arapahoe County
5334 South Prince Street
Littleton, CO 80166
303- 795-4400
http://co.arapahoe.co.us

Welcome to Arapahoe County, Colorado – the state’s first county and one of the largest with a population of more than 527,000. Arapahoe County was named for the Arapaho Indians, who along with the Cheyenne Indians, occupied most of Colorado when it was only a territory. Back then, Arapahoe County was much larger – stretching east to western Kansas. Denver was the original County seat until 1902 when the city split off and became a separate county. The City of Littleton became the new county seat and remains the county seat today. Located just south of Denver, Arapahoe County is a dynamic and bustling county with 13 incorporated cities and towns. Arapahoe County is a great place to live and also a great place  to work.  

Arapahoe County is home to some of the nation's largest companies. High tech, communications, military, government, hospitality and retail industries, not to mention the Denver Tech Center and Centennial Airport all provide  thousands of jobs to residents living in Arapahoe County and the Denver Metro area. Arapahoe county possesses a multitude of parks, trails, recreation centers  and golf courses and is served by the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.Arapahoe County has 1,800 employees and a $293.5 million budget. Arapahoe County has one of the  lowest mill levies in the Front Range. One of the benefits of living in Arapahoe County is the wide variety of  cultural, entertainment and outdoor activities available to residents.  
In addition, Arapahoe County’s proximity in the Denver metro area makes it easy for residents to access cultural venues throughout the Front Range. Arapahoe County also is the home of the Denver Broncos Football Team, which locates its’ headquarters in Dove Valley,
just southeast of Centennial Airport, which is among the top busiest general aviation airports in the country. 

Douglas County
100 Third Street
Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
303-660-7400
www.douglas.co.us

Douglas County experienced a residential construction growth rate of 4.9% in 2005.  The addition of 4,849 new homes in Douglas County was 18.1% higher than the 4,106 finished in 2004.  In 2005, 96 percent of all new homes constructed were built in areas designated in the Douglas County Master Plan for urban development.  The Primary Urbanization Area (PUA) was the location for 37 percent of those new homes and the incorporated towns were recipients of 46 percent of the new residential growth.  Multifamily housing comprised 27.8 percent of all new homes completed and 26.8 percent of all new home starts in the County in 2005. Over 1.3 million square feet of new commercial construction was begun in Douglas County in 2005.  The strongest growth areas are the Primary Urbanization Area (PUA) and the incorporated towns of Castle Rock, Lone Tree and Parker.  Double digit employment growth rates have come back in the last year in Douglas County as nonresidential development continues.  Employment in the County has increased 14.7 percent in the 12 month period from June 2004 to June 2005. Places to visit in Douglas County include the Lone Tree Entertainment District, Park Meadows Shopping Resort, The Wildlife Experience plus many city parks, open space parks & trails, golf courses, restaurants and shopping venues. 

Jefferson County
100 Jefferson County Pkwy
Golden, CO 80419
303-279-6511
www.co.jefferson.co.us

Jefferson County has a history rich in people, events and progress.  Once an agricultural and mining area, Jefferson County, Colorado now is a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential community.  It's a place where the great plains meet the Rocky Mountains with some of the most magnificent scenery in the country. We have rolling grasslands and craggy rock formations, natural foothills, rugged mountains and tumbling mountain streams.  Jefferson County is a place filled with magnificent wonders only nature can provide. Not ignoring its agricultural and mining roots, Jefferson County has worked to create a delicate balance between that past while supporting a thriving business community and providing for safe neighborhoods. General boundaries for the county include West 120th Avenue in Westminster on the north, Sheridan Boulevard on the east, and Pike National Forest to the south. The county extends west into the mountains to meet Gilpin, Clear Creek and Park counties Jefferson County and the surrounding area have plenty of attractions to draw the culturally, recreationally and educationally minded. Coors Brewery, Colorodo School of Mines, Colorado Mills Mall, Heritage Square, and Red Rocks are just a sampling of great destinations to visit not to forget the major mountain and city parks.

Denver County
Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept. 1110, 
Denver, Colorado 80202,
(720) 865-7100.
www.denvergov.org
Denver's mayor is John W. Hickenlooper. Denver, the capital of the State of Colorado, is a consolidated city and county. It serves as the financial, transportation, and distribution center of  the Rocky Mountain region. Denver was officially formed on November 7, 1861. A non-partisan elected mayor, auditor, and 13-member city council govern Denver. Nine main departments carry out the functions of city government. Central Denver streets, and those in surrounding suburban cities, are laid out in a grid pattern. Broadway runs north-south and serves as the dividing line between east and west addresses. Ellsworth Avenue runs east-west and serves as the dividing line between north and south addresses. Broadway and Ellsworth Avenue are the "zero hundred blocks," meaning that street addresses get larger the farther away they get from these central streets. For highways, Interstate 70, or "I-70," is the east-west highway that skirts the northern part of town. I-70 is the main route for westbound travellers and skiiers heading into the mountains and across the Continental Divide, or for those heading east to Kansas and the Midwest. Interstate 25, often called "I-25" or the "Valley Highway," is the north-south highway that circles the west side of town, and is a main conduit for getting around town. I-25 is also the primary route out of Denver to the northern cities of Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins and onward to Wyoming, or south to Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and New Mexico.  

Elbert County encompasses 1,854 sq miles and has a population of approximately 22,000.
Nestled in the scenic areas on the east side of Denver and Colorado Springs it has become one of  the nations fastest growing counties. While remaining rural on the eastern side, the western side is becoming more urban. The major number of population commute to the metro area to work. The towns of Elizabeth, Kiowa and Simla are incorporated, the smaller towns of Agate, Elbert and Matheson remain unincorporated. 

Cities and Neighborhoods

City of Aurora
Municipal offices
15151 E. Alameda Parkway,
Aurora, CO 80012,
303-739-7000                                                                                           www.auroragov.org/ 
Once a budding frontier town of farmers and ranchers just east of the state’s capital, Aurora today is Colorado’s third largest city with more citizens than such cities as Orlando, Fla.; Rochester, N.Y.; Baton Rouge, La.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Salt Lake City. The City of Aurora is governed by a council/manager form of  government, combining the political leadership of elected officials with the managerial expertise of an appointed local government manager. Just minutes away from Denver International Airport, Aurora is home to a vibrant business environment, including major industries such as aerospace, military, high-tech, biotechnology and health care, distribution and manufacturing. At 144 square miles, the city reaches into Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties. Aurora’s strategic comprehensive plan emphasizes the formation of livable, full-service neighborhoods.

Town of Castle Rock
100 N. Wilcox St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-1015

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The unique qualities of Castle Rock offer a blend of community for both the residential and business sectors. Castle Rock is ideally located on the front range of the magnificent Rocky Mountains. This picturesque town is situated midway between Denver and Colorado Springs at an elevation of 6,202 feet above sea level. Easy access to Interstate-25 links Castle Rock businesses with the regions' two major centers of commerce. The county seat for Douglas County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, Castle Rock has a population of about 35,000. Retail districts include Historic Wilcox Square, The Outlets at Castle Rock and other areas featuring over 300 unique  shops, restaurants and banquet rooms. Many national retail chains and hotels have expanded into Castle Rock to better serve both tourists and the community. Four golf courses enhance the area's outdoor  recreation opportunities. With the Douglas County School District receiving national recognition for its excellence, mild temperatures, beautiful countryside, outstanding business economy and close proximity to Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock is a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

City of Centennial Offices
12503 E. Euclid Dr., Ste. 200
Centennial, CO 80111
303-734-4567
http://www.centennialcolorado.com

City of Centennial, Colorado. Founded in 2001, population 103,000. Residents voted to incorporate the City of Centennial on September 12, 2000 and elected its first officials on February 6, 2001. Centennial officially became a city on February 7, 2001. The quest for a new city took almost two and half years. The campaign included victories in the state legislature and state Supreme Court. Formation of the new city was approved by a 77 percent margin in the incorporation election. It was the largest city  incorporation in U.S. history. The City of Centennial is Colorado's newest city, located in the southern Denver metropolitan area, entirely within Arapahoe County. Centennial is adjacent to the cities and towns
of Aurora, Englewood, Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch (unincorporated Douglas County), Littleton, Lonetree, and Parker. With approximately 103,000 residents and 36,200 households, Centennial  is the fourth largest city in the Denver Metro Area. Median Age: 37.2 (compared to the U.S. average of 35.3) Male-Female Ratio: 49.5% to 50.5%.
Two public school districts serve Centennial residents:  Littleton Public Schools & Cherry Creek School District .

The Village Center
2450 E. Quincy Avenue,
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113
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Cherry Hills Village, Colorado is located in Arapahoe County just south of Denver.  Cherry Hills Village was incorporated as a town in June of 1945.  In 1966 Cherry Hills Village became a home rule city. Cherry Hills Village is a predominantly residential city of 6.5 square miles with a population of about 6,000. 

The City of Englewood is centrally located within the Denver Metropolitan area.  Just south of Denver, Englewood is ideally situated for citizens, business people, and visitors. Englewood offers a small town atmosphere of  community with all the benefits of a larger metropolitan area nearby.Englewood is a full-service City that prides itself providing residents and businesses with quality services.
The majority of Englewood residents are served by Englewood Public Schools,  with some areas of the city served by Cherry Creek, Littleton, and Sheridan public school districts. Englewood has two public high schools: Englewood High School and Colorado's Finest Alternative High School. Englewood's population according to the 2000 Census is 31,727. There are an estimated 15,000 residential housing units in Englewood.Contact the City of Englewood:



City of Greenwood Village
6060 South Quebec Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303 773-0252

http://www.greenwoodvillage.com/

Welcome to Greenwood Village –  On behalf of the Greenwood Village
community, we welcome you to the Village - a city described as vibrant, progressive, and focused on quality of life!  We are pleased to help you as you get acquainted with the Village and the many services and opportunities. The Village is a distinct community of families, business leaders, and professionals who enjoy life to the fullest in a backdrop that combines natural beauty and careful planning.  From the unspoiled beauty of a quiet country meadow to contemporary loft living, to traditional subdivisions, to world class business environments, the Village has it all.  The members of the Greenwood Village community appreciate and expect safe environments, beautiful settings, and opportunities for recreation and leisure time activities. 

City of Littleton 
2255 W. Berry Ave.
Littleton, CO 80165
Ph: 303-795-3700  
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Littleton's colorful history has made it an all-American hometown.
The Littleton Main Street Historic District placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1974, the 100-year-old train depot was relocated to downtown Littleton, underwent a major restoration and is now used  as the downtown train station. The Southwest Light Rail Line opened for passenger service in 2002, culminating a twenty-year effort to bring commuter  service to the Littleton area. Littleton's cultural sites and community events include the 14-acre Littleton Historical Museum where life in the 1860's is recreated. The 30-acre Hudson Gardens on Santa Fe Drive includes a fragrance garden, water gardens and a miniature train. The Town Hall Arts Center is home to theater performances for all ages. More than 300,000 people a year visit the 650-acre South Platte Park for fishing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking and bicycling.  In the heart of the city, Littleton Adventist Hospital, offers state-of-the-art medical care, 24-hour emergency care and a full range of medical services. A recent renovation has doubled the hospital's size and increased the medical treatment options. 

City of Lone Tree 
City Administrative Office
9777 S. Yosemite Street, Suite 100 
Lone Tree, Colorado 80124 
303.708.1818 
http://www.cityoflonetree.com
Lone Tree’s blue skies, beautiful surroundings, excellent recreational opportunities and flourishing economic community are the first things many people notice about our city.  However, Lone Tree is much more. The city’s motto, “It’s a great day to be in Lone Tree,” encompasses the overall sense of pride community members share with the city and with one another.  Residents and visitors of all ages enjoy a diverse range of activities and facilities including the Lone Tree Summer Concert Series, the Lone Tree Library, an extensive trail network and first-rate shopping. From making sure our city streets are safe, to ensuring that residents are given cultural and recreational opportunities, the city strives to make Lone Tree a great place to live and work.
The Lone Tree Entertainment District offers a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment. 

Town Hall
2 Middlefield Rd
                                                                                                  Columbine Valley, Co. 80123 
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The Town of Columbine Valley is an outgrowth of a Home Owner's Association, of 17 families, who built around the Columbine Country Club in 1955 and became an official Town with incorporation documents signed August 15, 1959. We presently have 470 homes in Columbine Valley, and the population is figured at about 1400. The Town of Columbine Valley Council members are James McShane, Mayor; Gale Christy, John Fischer, Pete Grimm, K. Mason Howard, Jim Newland and Don Slack.   

Ken-Caryl Ranch
7676 S. Continental Divide Road
Littleton, Colorado 80127
303-979-4070
http://www.ken-carylranch.org
Located on the southwest corner of the Denver Metro area at the base of the mountains, Ken-Caryl Ranch is home to over 13,000 residents and a mix of professional, light industrial, technical, hospitality and retail businesses. Today approximately 6000 acres are dedicated as open space for Ken-Caryl residents.  In 1993 the South Hogback was purchased by the Ken-Caryl Ranch Foundation for open space and in 1997, 895 acres in the South Valley and 14 acres at the intersection of South Valley Road and Valley Parkway were purchased by Jefferson County Open Space. The Ken-Caryl area has been a superb place to live and raise families. This rare region is a legacy of the Indians who found it, the tribes who fought for it, pioneers who explored it, and those who planned the present community with its wide greenbelts and vast open spaces to maintain that heritage. 

Highlands Ranch Metro District
62 W. Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
303-791-0430
http://www.highlandsranch.org/

Twenty-five years after breaking ground where the metro area meets the Western wilds, Highlands Ranch has cause for celebration. This silver anniversary marks a historic milestone in one of the most successful master-planned communities in the country. Highlands Ranch is home to more than 80,000 people in a community filled with almost 31,000 homes.
In just eight more years, Highlands Ranch will be fully developed with 36,700 homes, up to 90,000 people and the addition of a commuter light rail into Denver.  Shea Homes acquired Highlands Ranch from the Mission Viejo Company back in 1997. The plan was to create an environment where people can live, work and play. Sticking to their core values of quality development, Shea Homes helped elevate Highlands Ranch to its current ranking as one of the top 20 master-planned communities in the nation.

Town of Parker

Located in Douglas County with a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains, Parker sits on the edge of Colorado's prairie and is convenient to the Denver  metropolitan area. Although Parker's population is over 35,000, it still retains much of its small-town character and open space. The town maintains approximately 12 miles of concrete paved, multi-use trails that are one of the town's most prized amenities. The city boasts many youth baseball fields and several unique parks, such as Salisbury Equestrian Park, that offer a variety of passive uses, including horseback riding. The H2O'Brien Pool is a premier outdoor facility that features water slides, a waterworks play structure, circulation and lap pool, concession area and shade pavilion. Parker's award-winning Recreation Center features an aerobics studio, free weights, weight circuits, cardiovascular machines, a gymnasium, classrooms, ball fields, a skateboard park and inline hockey rinks.  The Douglas County School District offers many innovative programs and educational approaches. Parker's phenomenal growth has attracted many popular national retailers, but it still maintains a variety of small, specialized local shops and businesses. A full range of medical needs can be addressed at Parker Adventist Hospital, a state-of-the-art medical facility that opened in 2004.

Roxborough is one of Colorado’s best examples of a Rocky Mountain natural landmark. 

Located just minutes southwest of Denver, Roxborough State Park, purchased by the Colorado Division of Parks in 1975, is a distinguished crown jewel in the state’s park system.  The 3,245-acres with its remarkable red rock formations jetting into the air hundreds of feet have been traced back 1.2 billion geologic years ago.  Situated 6,500 feet above sea level, the park is highly diverse as a result of its location in a transition zone between the plains and the mountains which has produced microclimates in seven distinct plant communities. Wildlife is abundant from foxes to black bears, elk, and the occasional mountain lion.  Summer wildflowers and butterflies paint the rolling green hills with vivid colors. The road to the park takes visitors on an awe-inspiring scenic journey that is different from one season to the next. Noted Colorado photographer, John Fielder has said, “Mid-October, this place will go from the color contrast of green grasses against red – to brown, orange and beige of the grasses...and in the winter, the sandstone is covered with pristine, white snow.” Minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the Denver metropolitan area, the smaller Roxborough community is tranquil with a growing, young, active population in excess of 8,500 people.  The median age for residents is slightly younger than the national average in the U.S. with families representing 83.7% of its population.  Both schools, part of the Douglas County School System, receive excellent educational ratings and achievement results. An active Roxborough Water & Sanitation District which provides water and wastewater services to Roxborough Area homes actively encourages the community to be Water-Efficient by sponsoring a series of free spring/summer mini-workshops featuring gardening, landscape, and water conservation experts, monthly newsletters with water-saving information, and an educational child-friendly interactive website.  Property values are on the rise for this highly desirable, unique community which offers a lot to see and do in Colorado’s great outdoors.

Roxborough Water and Sanitation District
6222 N. Roxborough Park Rd.
Littleton, CO 80125 303-979-7286
www.roxwater.com

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