Aurora CO Moving Companies

Aurora, Colorado

Tree-lined streets, splendid views of the mountains, open prairie and an abundance of neighborhood parks make Aurora neighborhoods the ideal place to call home. Located directly east of downtown Denver, Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city by population, with over 300,000 residents. The city continues to grow and is made up of a diverse population. Aurora is a favorite family community and an area known throughout Colorado as a safe and fun moving destination.

History:
In 1891, Donald Fletcher founded the town of Fletcher on the plains east of Denver, naming the town after himself. The real estate mogul left two years later, leaving the new residents with bond payments for non-existent water. The town was renamed Aurora (Latin for dawn) in 1907, and remained a small community until after World War II. World attention focused on Aurora for seven weeks during the fall of 1955, as President Dwight D. Eisenhower recovered from a heart attack at local Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. Postwar suburban development transformed the town into what became the fastest growing city in the country during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Aurora's first professional sports franchise, the Aurora Cavalry in the International Basketball League, began play in 2006. In 2004, Aurora was honored as the Sports Illustrated magazine's 50th Anniversary "Sportstown" for Colorado because of its exemplary involvement in facilitating and enhancing sports.

Economy:
Aurora is an advantageously located center for commerce and industry on the eastern border of the metro area. Only minutes away from Denver International Airport, Aurora is home to more than 10,500 businesses and public and private sector employs roughly 100,000 residents. With a highly educated workforce of (30 percent are college graduates), the city attracts major corporations such as Buckley Air Force Base, the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Hospital, Raytheon, ADT Security Services, Lockheed Martin, Kaiser Permanente and L’Oreal. Interstate 70 and E-470 have evolved into major business and industry magnets, with thousands of acres in business parks hosting major distribution centers for some of the nation’s top companies. East on I-70 in Aurora is Front Range Airport, which is being transformed into the 6,700-acre TransPort, an international business project linking air, train and truck transportation with industry and employment centers.

Tourism:
The outdoor lifestyle is a common one in Aurora due to the cities close proximity to an abundance of natural beauty. Check out the Morrison Nature Center and Star K Ranch near the Sand Creek Greenway and enjoy riding trails, nature hikes and public workshops. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in North America, head over to the Rocky Mountain National Park and take in the view. Those looking for ethnically diverse dining will find more than 100 different restaurants throughout the city. Flavors from across the globe make for an delicious eating experience any time of year. Nearby Denver has been slowly developing a reputation for young, creative chefs and assorted dining experiences. Bars, nightclubs and theater also make for an exciting night on the town. A host of options awaits the dining enthusiast at one of the many ethnic restaurants and markets located in town. Aurora is also conveniently close to some of east Denver's top attractions, including the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science.

Colleges/Universities:

• Community College of Aurora
• Platt College
• Bel-Rea Institute

Interesting Facts:

• The city of Aurora is actually one of the largest towns in the state, with a population over 300,000.
• In 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower recovered from a heart attack in Aurora, bringing world attention to the city.
• The city was originally named Fletcher after founder Donald Fletcher.