Aurora

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.

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. Tree-lined streets, open prairie, majestic views of the mountains and ample neighborhood parks make Aurora neighborhoods the ideal place to call home. Over 450 neighborhoods complete the fabric of the community.

Education flourishes in Aurora, with five school districts and eight campuses of higher learning meeting the instructional needs of residents and those beyond the city limits. Commerce also thrives here; 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.

City of Aurora