JoseeS

To start with, although Green Valley Ranch is often bundled with Montbello and Gateway Park, these are very different communities. Even in the area technically known as GVR there is a distinct difference between the homes that lie South of Green Valley Ranch Blvd. and those to the North. I live in GVR, North of GVR Blvd. and in the last 4+ years since I've lived here, I have seen this community change before my eyes with: new schools, new restaurants, including a neighborhood Beer Garden, shopping which is growing exponentially, and of course the light rail, which will have a stop complete with commuter parking in the very near future. The prospects for this community, especially with the airport expansion brought in by the light rail and the new on premise hotel, is bright. It seems to me that most people's views on GVR are stuck in the past when, due to economic downturns, this community which was in the development stages was heavily impacted. Now days, it is very different to live here. People from all over come to GVR to golf or to watch others do so - GVR golf course hosts all three Colorado Open Championships - send their children to the high performing Denver School of Science and Technology (one of the highest performing school in the state - if not the highest), and to enjoy the great views, walking/biking trails, and the neighborly feeling that reigns in this peaceful community. It is true that the traffic going towards Downtown Denver can be heavy at times, but on most days and if driving off peak hours, the drive is a mere 25 minutes to Larimer Square located one of Denver's premium location. As for medical facilities, GVR is ideally located near the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, which is less than 8 miles away and less than 15 minutes driving time (I know since I drive this route every day) from GVR while the community also offers the GVR Urgent Care Center and clinic along with doctors's offices ranging from pediatric services to OBGYN services in its Medical Building which is centrally located in the community near the King Soopers grocery store. However, what I personnaly like the most about this wonderful community, is the warmth of the people that live and work here. If you are concidering living here, please do not let the negatives of the past and the preconseve notions that people have about this community drive your decision. You get more for your money here, easy access to thoroughways (I 70, 225, E470) which can take you anywhere you want to go, great schools, beautiful views, and of course a tranquil life style with easy access to downtown Denver. Come see for yourself and enjoy my community in Green Valley Ranch, Denver CO.