, which bills itself as the “fun real estate blog,” earlier this month posted a list it called
“We think it’s a fun read for both Aurora residents and people looking to move into the area,” said Jari Nation of Movoto in an email news release.
Whether or not the 10 items are stereotypes or are accurate is a matter of opinion, as Movoto pointed out. But the author, Maria Scinto, did do enough research to learn a bit about Colorado’s third-largest city.
Here are some highlights:
3. There’s No Such Thing as a Native Auroran
“Ask anyone in Aurora where they are from and they will say somewhere, anywhere else. That’s because Aurora has a high number of recent immigrants-new residents.”
The idea is true, even if the headline is not. Aurora is looking at and is .
5. Aurorans are Still Celebrating the Demise of the Loathed “Bubble Building”
“The Fan Fare Building, which was thrown up in 1961, inspired countless Aurorans to do just that ever since as a classic example of Midcentury Hideous. “
It’s true that the building is gone, although locals know it as “Fanfare building.” The city and .
6. Aurorans are Super Pissed Off about the City’s Red-Light Cameras
“Aurora has traffic enforcement cameras installed at 14 intersections, but most Aurorans don’t feel any safer on the roads with these in place.”
True, the and not everyone is pleased.
7. Aurorans are a Bunch of Buzzkills
“While Denver currently has over 70 marijuana dispensaries, there are currently a grand total of zero shops in Aurora.”
Kind of true. Aurora never allowed medical marijuana and does not yet allow retail marijuana, although for shops.
Read the rest of the list at .
