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LAKEWOOD
Located on the western boundaries of
Denver, Lakewood is the fourth largest city in Colorado. With owners
occupying two-thirds of Lakewood's homes, the city is primarily
residential. Only a few minutes drive from the mountains, many
neighborhoods have expansive views of the city lights or the inspiring
snow-capped Rocky mountains. Because of relatively high per capita incomes
and low density commercial areas, Lakewood has room for light industry and
business growth. The largest employer in Lakewood is the Federal Center
(with over 5,200 employees), a huge complex of federal offices and
warehouses second only to Washington, D.C. in size. Lakewood gained
national recognition for innovations in municipal government when it was
named runner-up in the All America City competition in 1970, just one year
after the city's incorporation.
Lakewood is nestled between Denver and the foothills. It is a good
home choice for people wanting to be "up close" to the
mountains, yet convenient to work in the Denver Metroplex. Housing
choices vary from brand new to older. Prices are average to high
end. Lakewood has something for everyone.
If you are interested in Lakewood or
other Denver neighborhoods, please use the relocation form to obtain more
home purchase information.
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Quick Facts on Lakewood:
POPULATION: 137,000
Government: City Manager, Mayor, Council
Sales Taxes: 6.3%
Utilities: Gas $ Electric (Excel Energies), Water and Sewer (special
districts), Trash (private contractors)
EDUCATION:
Jefferson County School
District R-1
1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg. #27
Golden, Colorado 80401
(303) 982-6500
Number of Students: 82,845
Number of Schools: 130
Pupil/Teacher ratio: 25.5:1
Expenditure per Student: $4,701 |
TRANSPORTATION:
30-50 min.- Denver Int'l Airport
15-30 min.- Central Business District
30-45 min.- DTC/Greenwood Plaza
RTD Information: (303) 299-6700
Denver Int'l Airport 1-800-342-2000
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SHOPPING
CENTERS:
Southwest Plaza - W. Bowles & S. Wadsworth
Villa Italia - Alameda & Wadsworth
Westland - 10405 West Colfax
Local Supermarkets/Convenience Centers
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UTILITIES:
Gas and Electric:
Public Service Company
(303) 623-1234
Water:
Lakewood Board of Commission
(303) 987-7615
Consolidated Mutual Water Co.
(303) 238-0451
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POST
OFFICE:
Lakewood Main Branch
10799 West Alameda
Lakewood, Colorado 80226
(303) 297-6000 (303) 233-5555
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LICENSES:
Driver's License:
For information regarding your specific area call:
(303) 572-5630
License Plates:
For information regarding your specific area call:
(303) 271-8100
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LIBRARIES:
Jefferson County Public
Library
10200 West 20th Avenue
Lakewood, Colorado 80215
(303) 232-9507
Villa Regional Library
455 South Pierce
Lakewood, Colorado
(303) 936-7407
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RECREATION:
Foothills Metropolitan Parks and
Recreation District
2200 S. Kipling
Lakewood, Colorado 80226
(303) 986-1533
Lakewood Parks and Recreation
445 S. Allison Parkway
Lakewood, Colorado 80226
(303) 987-7800 |
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INFORMATION SOURCE:
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
12600 West Colfax, Suite. B440
Lakewood, Colorado 80215 |
For more information about Lakewood or any of
the surrounding areas, you may request a relocation
package, also request to register with the
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