Moving to Denver: Need advice

[OgenRwot]

I'll be moving to Denver in June. I've lived on the Western Slope and in Northern Colorado but never in the city. For obvious reasons I don't want to live in Denver Proper. However, I will be attending Metro and working in politics so proximity to the downtown area is paramount. So where are some good neighborhoods to live in just outside of the city?

[Batteriesnare]

Cherry Creek!

I'd say south of Denver in close proximity to I-25 so you can catch the light rail to the campus. There is also good student housing at I-25 and Lincoln, but the train ride is longer.

[GhostRider]

check out arvada and wheatridge. These are close yet I think they were nice to live in.

[rondog]

Man, there's so many, you'll just about have to check 'em out yourself to find what you like. I work in downtown Denver, but live in Parker. I've driven through lots of what look like nice areas near downtown, but I don't "know" anything about them. What some might consider good neighborhoods might not suit your tastes.

I'd suggest that you come for a short visit to explore around, if possible, use a rental car and motel if you have to. Find out where you're gonna spend most of your time (school, work, etc.), and start looking in that area.

[Irving]

You just need easy access to a high way and Denver proper will be 15 minutes away from more places than you can visit.

[Ridge]

Aurora is a bit more affordable, and southern aurora has a lightrail station. at Parker Road and I-225...

[Mtn.man]

Saudi Aurora,, home of Uhh welll....

[Ridge]

Ridge and Dr.Fwd

[SSChameleon]

Look near Englewood Lightrail. You can walk to the station. Within one mile you could find a house or apartment with reasonable rent. There is an indoor pistol range in the are (the Shootist).

[gnihcraes]

go west to the city of Lakewood, 5 miles from downtown, great areas, great homes, lightrail access soon... easy access to all major highways.

But really, all are pretty good choices everyone has listed...

kc.