I moved to Denver in 1985 for a job opportunity. I came when everyone was leaving. Rentals were beautiful, plentiful, upscale, and ridiculously affordable. So affordable, that my rent went down after I moved in and didn't change again for 6 years until 91 when I finally decided to buy, because that was affordable too. I was in the tech field and after buyouts resulting in layoffs in 2005 I left to start my own business & got divorced 5 yrs later. As a result I have lived in the same apartment for over 8 years now, b/c I basically cannot afford to move. And while my rent is reasonable compared to the new high rises they are slapping up, it has increased 30% in these 8 years, while quality of service and amenities dwindles, and traffic in my neighborhood has become unbearable. Apparently DTC was declared the new 'hip' place to live a couple years ago - probably because the 'hipsters' could no longer afford the rent downtown - or maybe they grew tired of stepping over homeless people. And this is just a fraction of what saddens me about this town. I too, used to LOVE Denver, and sang it's praises to everyone. I had traveled all over the country and the globe and couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Now I can't imagine staying here - so I am on this page doing my research to find my new state in which to live. Someplace more affordable, less crowded, with friendlier people, no more snow, and a better quality of life. It was a good run, but it is very sad to see what has happened to this city and how miserable so many people are now. I can't bear it anymore.
Patricia | Cherry Creek, CO | Report Abuse