|
|
Aurora is home to over 290,000 residents. According to the 2000 Census, 68% of the total population in Aurora are White, 14% are African Americans, 4% Asians and the remainder are other races or Two or More Races. The median age is just under 32 years old which is slightly lower than the national average.
|
|
Aurora Education
|
The Aurora public school system is served by Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District totaling 32 Elementary Schools, 7 Middle Schools, 4 High Schools and 2 Alternative Schools. Community College of Aurora provides higher education to the city of Aurora and is also the fastest-growing community college in Colorado. T.H. Pickens Technical Center for high school and post-high school students.
|
|
Aurora Employment
|
Aurora is home to more than 10,400 businesses in both private and public sector. Businesses in Aurora employ more than 100,000 people.
|
|
Aurora History
|
The city of Aurora was founded in 1891 by a successful developer name Donald Fletcher. Fletcher had a vision of developing the prairie land east of Denver and connecting it by a trolley line. His plan was a success as the town grew and changed its name to Aurora in 1907. Aurora was officially recognized as a city by the State of Colorado in 1929.
|
|
Aurora News
|
Search for "Aurora CO" - David Sam Hampton - Fort Collins Coloradoan
| David Sam Hampton, 64, of Fort Collins passed away May 14, 2008. David was born May 5, 1944, in Champaign, Ill., to Mary Jane and Jacques Hampton. |
- Movie Pick: Sangre de Mi Sangre - Blogs.indieWIRE.com
| Pedro on a mission with Magda My favorite film from New Directors/New Films 2007, "Sangre de Mi Sangre" won the grand jury prize at Sundance earlier that year. |
- House and Senate Roundup, 5/15 - Daily Kos
| Thu May 15, 2008 at 02:20:02 PM PDT CO-Sen : It's only been one day, but Bob Schaffer's "Mt. Macaca" moment is fast becoming the stuff of Internet legend. |
- 2007 Author Tour for Fatal Laws and Deadly Laws - Jim Michael Hansen
| Jim Michael Hansen will hold a large number of author events to launch his 2007 releases, Fatal Laws and Deadly Laws . |
- Liens Placed On Homes Over Problems With Subcontractor; Homeowners Listed as Defendants - New Home Builders NewsBlog.com
| Denver, CO. -" More than 200 home property owners in the Denver metro area are finding their names listed as defendants in a lawsuit because materials used to build their home were not paid for . |
- Tigers Get Another Shot in Playoffs - KREX
| Posted by Matt Bill and Jason Snavely Aurora, CO --Grand Junction and Lewis-Palmer high schools will play Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. at All-City Field in Denver to determine the final team in the ... |
|
|
Aurora Recreation
|
Aurora residents enjoy boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling and picnicking at any of the three public reservoirs. There are also 80 public parks and seven public golf courses throughout the city of Aurora. Residents can also participate in more than 8,000 recreation programs offered throughout the year by the Library and Recreation Services Department. Aurora is also home to over 80 ethnic restaurants and markets for those who want to experience other culinary cultures.
|
|
Aurora Transportation
|
Closest city to Colorado's Denver International Airport, which is about a 15-minute drive from the center of Aurora.
|
|
Aurora Weather
|
Aurora's climate is mild and dry, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
|
|