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DENVER SOUTH TODAY
Across America metropolitan areas are the
economic engines driving national prosperity.
Among early 21st Century success stories, Denver
is an exemplar. Combine metro Denver’s diverse
and growing economy with choice in housing,
abundant year-long recreation, exceptional
weather, majestic mountains and a healthy familyfriendly lifestyle and it’s no surprise that the
Front Range is one of the most desirable places in
the country for businesses. As such, significant
growth throughout metro Denver is expected by
2035 including in Denver South.
Presently, Denver South is thriving. As 2020
approaches regional unemployment remains as
low as ever and slightly lower than Colorado in
general. Our economy is among the most diverse
and fastest growing in the U.S. Residents are
affluent, averaging 30 percent higher annual
household incomes than metro Denver. Educated
too; 72 percent of residents over the age of 25
have at least an associate degree and 24 percent
hold a graduate degree.
Denver South residents are also quite
positive about their current quality of life
and economic outlook.
The SED 2017 Economic Development Analysis
Report commissioned by the TMA/EDP finds that
residents have:
These positive impressions are confirmed by
partner jurisdictions. In Centennial, for example,
9 of 10 residents rated the city’s quality of life as
excellent or good, and 4 of 5 were likely to remain
and would recommend it. Similarly, a third-party
assessment through the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation’s 2018 County Health Rankings found
that Douglas County was No. 1 for overall health
outcomes for the third consecutive year. Our
schools, both public and private, are renowned
and highly competitive academically, athletically,
and in future-preparedness.
BOARD VOICES
“Quality is a common value. High-quality construction that
stands the test of time and safe, vibrant streets will allow
Denver South to continue to be the place where businesses
locate and people want to live and raise a family. There are
no short cuts. If we maintain a corridor where investors
want to be, Denver South will thrive.”
Nancy Sharpe, Commissioner, Arapahoe County
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