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Cole
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Just now
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A community coming into its own"
Cole is a hidden gem. It is 3 miles from downtown Denver--that's a 20 minute bus ride or bike ride. It is a 20 minute walk to City Park and a 15 minute walk to the 38th and Blake A Line stop. It has 2 parks: Russell Square Park and St. Charles Park. Local eats include NOLA, Jack Rabbit Slim's, Jake's, Black Shirt Brewery, Corner Ramen, Los Molinos, Ho Ho Chinese and Tacos & Ranchitos. Exciting future openings include Lou's Italian Deli (from the maker's of Rosenberg's & Rolling Pin), INDUSTRY's STRIDE Campus, DASQ Coffee, and Crema Coffee. Cole boasts a great history, including the still active High Street Bar, Annunciation Catholic Church, Wyatt, Tramway, and the former Henry White Warren Library (Carnegie library), and a 4 block section of the neighborhood are all historically designated. The majority of housing stock is brick, making the housing choices here sturdy and charming. The neighborhood association is active, including a litter clean-up initiative, annual festival, and lots of ways to meet neighbors. Neighbors are diverse, including natives and new-comers. Cole has 2 Denver Urban Gardens open to the public. The new 39th open channel greenway will provide more green space for the neighborhood, including a bike path, pedestrian bridges, and areas for the community to enjoy it. Porta Power has plans to redevelop their property into retail development. There are lots of exciting happenings in the neighborhood!
Pros
- Good for biking
- Close to A Line/20 minutes downtown on bus
- Brick houses
- close proximity to downtown/City Park
- historic character
Cons
- Litter
- Needs more street lighting
- Loitering
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Students