Denver Co Why so many negative thoughts?!?

Question

I'm thinking to relocate to Denver Co. But I here so many bad things about Denver! I want to know if it's true?! #1 People being so rude and mean..# 2Drivers being so crazy..#3Job's are going down hill..#4 When it snows they do not plow the roads because they think the sun is going to melt it..#5 Traffic is so so terrible..#6 Parking downtown is so expensive..#7 They say that food sucks in Denver specially chines or indian, and then whey to much for the cost..#8 People are very very snobby..#9 NO class in what so ever dressing up, no style..#10 And finally realestate is out of the rooftop.. I personaly didn't see it that much but maybe I was there a week at a time... I would really appreciate the truth!!!

Answer 1

I only see a couple of truths in that list. I have lived here (in CO) for about 15 years. The people are very nice here, the drivers are a little nuts, but it's not as bad as some other places i have been (DC, LA, AZ, WA, etc).

The parking downtown IS expensive, but the new Mayor made it free on the weekends, which helps a little.

The job market is booming, so that's a mistruth. The traffic is only bad in some parts of the major freeways during rushhour (which you will find to be true of EVERY major metropolis).

The part about not plowing the streets is true. They will plow the major freeways and roadways, but they dont touch the sidestreets. I'm thinking that this will change soon, however due to the public outcry after the last few blizzards we had here. It's 2+ months later and there is STILL ice on some streets. The public is not happy and i hear that they are going to re-evaluate this, so that might not be a concern in the future.

I have had some wonderful chinese AND Indian food since living here... so whomever told you that is incorrect.

The people are NOT snobby... trust me. I'm from Phoenix... you want to see some snobby people? take a walk down the street in Scottsdale.

The "no style" thing is ludacris. Maybe Boulder has no style, but that's because it's a city of liberal hippies. They think dreadlocks and birkenstocks constitutes "style". But trust me, the rest of the city does not think the same way.

Answer 2

Most of everyone has this question covered but I'm so aghast about the opinions that you've formed I have to add my 2 cents too.

1. We are a friendly city. No place is going to be 100% wonderful but I've never felt like anyone was excptionally rude or unhelpful. We like tourists and out of towners here.

2. Any interstate driving gets crazy, I don't care where it is. But there are many ways to get around town and the streets are pretty decent compared to other places. people stay off your bumper and actually know how to sue the turn signal so I think we are pretty advanced here.

3. The entire US economy is rebounding. Denver has a lot of jobs and is no different than any other prt of the country. The unemployment rate is very low.

4. The sun does melt the snow. Usually we get a few inches and its melted by noon. The road crews are out treating the roads before the storms hit and flow through the night. You will have no problems driving on the roads after a snow storm. Within 24 hours you wouldn't know it had even snowed.

5. traffic isn't any worse than any other major city. If you want to leave downtown in rush hour you'll get into some traffic. That isn't so unexpected now is it?

6. It costs to park anywhere. There are plenty of lot and meter options. The public transportation system actually works very well with the new light rail. So parking isn't an issue.

7. We have a miillion Chineese restuarants, take your pick. We have a lot of Indian too. I'm sure the cost varies just like any other place. This place is fantastic for food. Steak, Mexican, Southwestern and BBQ is our speiclaty and you can find just about any other type of food you want.

8. Snobby people live in the high end areas of every town. Stay away from them if you don't like snobbery.

9. We are not Milan if thats what someone expects. But people downtown dress very nicely. We do have a Sacks 5th Avenue so there is hope. Obviously we are not as fancy as the east coast but its a western thing, not just a Denver thing. Its pretty bad to label an entire town as having no class or sense of style.

10. Real estate is a little high but its not California or New York high. It depends what you are compring it too. Rents are resonable and you can find an affordable house. It all depends on what part of town you are looking in. But guess what, the pay is a bit higher here than other places.

I love Denver, it is my home and I welcome anyone here who wants to give us a try. The sun shines over 300 days a year and the weather is always changing but usually warmer than you's expect. The town has its own personality and we are very proud people. The scenery is gorgeous and you have a million options of things to do outdoors. The downtown is fresh, new and hip. The sports culture is amazing and we have many great teams to root for. I really don't know whats not to like about this place.

Answer 3

Colorado, even Denver, is a wonderful, beautiful state. Whomever is responsible for all the negative thoughts must just be jealous and has no other outlet.

I'm a born and raised Colorado native and I would live no where else. The people are not mean and rude. They may not be out of the way friendly, but we're talking about a city of several million people. You're not going to get the small town friendly atmosphere in a city that size....anywhere.

Sure the drivers are crazy, but they are everywhere I've ever been. I don't think Denver's any different. In fact, I think the drivers and the traffic are worse in Colorado Springs than they are in Denver.

The food is fantastic and, being a foodie and professional caterer, I'll argue anyone, anywhere on that matter.

Now, here's one, very strong, might offend someone, opinion of mine......If I hear one more person complain about the roads not being plowed I'm going to beat them with a wet noodle. This is Colorado.....America's winter playgound. It snows here. Deal with it. The city is not responsible for plowing every single stinkin' road in town. They NEVER HAVE BEEN. Don't you know what that costs?!?! That's one of the reasons one drives a 4 wheel drive vehicle here. It snows...........and then it melts. If it ain't doing it fast enough for you....get out there with your hairdryer....or move back to California.

I apologize for that. But this is a subject that really irritates me. Severely.

Anyway......Now that you think I'm one of the mean and rude people of Colorado, :-) I beg you to not listen to whatever road of ridculousness you've been led down in the first place.

This is my home. It will always be my home. It is a wonderful place to grow up. It is a wonderful place to raise a family. It's simply a wonderful place.

Answer 4

#1 The only people that are rude and mean are the people that arent from CO
#2Drivers are crazy, yes, but no more then anywhere else
#3Maybe in the Denver Met, but CO's unemployment is nice and low
#4 When it snows they do not plow the NEIGHBORHOOD roads because the main roads have priority
#5 Traffic is so so terrible only on the interstate because the whole thing is undergoing so super-duper expansion project
#6 Parking downtown is so expensive in the private lots, public lots are like 2.00 per hour
#7 I actually like chinese food places in denver
8 People are only snobby in cherry creek and highlands ranch =P
#9 If denver had no class, would they film the real world there?
#10 Colorado real estate prices are rising, but they are rising from an all time low

Answer 5

That is sooo silly. I am guessing someone you knew came here and had a bad experience... There are all different types of people in every city, good and bad! I guarantee you there are more good than bad here. So I owuldn't worry about that!! And aren't drivers crazy everywhere? Why would they be different here in Denver than they are anywhere else? We are all human... Job market is actually pretty good right now... And they do plow the roads when it snows!! They actually just spent $10 million on snow melters to get it outta here quicker. Traffic is only terrible during rush hour, just like any other city. I happen to LOVE the food here! Ya, there are a few bad restaurants, but the good ones aren't hard to find! Some people are snobby, but not all. And we love to dress up!! And can be very stylish!! Real estate is somewhat pricy, but not in all areas. It is pricy because so many people want to live here because it is such a great place!!!!! I would really like to meet the person who told you all of these things. Living in any city can be a terrible experience if you allow it to.

Answer 6

ok answers:
1. some people are rude and mean. others are great. every city has rude people.
2. driving is kind of crazy downtown and on freeways and highways and stuff
3. dunno
4. they do plow. they do all the main roads and most neighborhood streets. some side roads don't get much attention though. plus the snow usually does melt it fast.
5. traffic's only bad in the mornings and evenings
6. not that expensive, but more than some places.
7. if you think that stuff sucks, then go to some place you like. not that hard.
8. that goes with number 1. some are, some aren't. same everywhere.
9. ok, whoever said that i HIGHLY doubt has gone visited the heart of the city. it's really nice and people don't dress like slobs. we don't dress like slobs anyways.
10. no idea

Answer 7

Most of these accusations are true. I've been here for 40 years and things have generally gone in the crapper and much of it has to do with the ungodly number of people who have moved here. If I weren't so few years from retirement age I'd get the heck out.
P.S. People who are mean and rude probably don't see the mean and rude side of Denver. And it's not the whole state that is this way. Get away from Denver and it changes drastically. I too, am a Colorado native (52 years) and if I was going to give the U.S. an enema I'd stick the nozzle right on the middle of Denver.

Answer 8

Denver used to be an overgrown small town. Now it's a booming cosmopolitan city.

People who liked the old small town atmosphere, complain about numbers 1,2,5,6,10. People who moved here and expected even more complain about numbers 3,4,7,9. I don't understand why number 8.

Those of us who've lived here for a while and aren't afraid of change think it's great. A livable city, lots of parks and museums and bike paths. A lively downtown area. Access to incredible outdoor recreation.

Answer 9

I have lived in Indiana, Massachusetts, California and almost every area of Colorado. The Denver metro area has the rudest people I have ever met. I have never met so many people ready to fight over nothing. I was born in Denver and it has gone seriously downhill.

Answer 10

Well it all depends on where you are from and where you have been.
#1 People being so rude and mean..
I have lived in Texas, California, Nevada, New York, Florida and Colorado.
People are ok. Most people I have met that are great are not from here. Few Natives are in Denver area they range from great to a real piece of work. Over all people in different areas are of there surroundings like most places in the USA. Tolerable.
# 2Drivers being so crazy..
YES! It is not because of the transplants either.
After driving in various states, I can say this is the worst and many will agree. Insurance is more costly.
Colorado= A red light means 3 more cars can still make it through….
#3Job's are going down hill.
Depends on what you are looking for, and yes they are getting harder to find.
#4 When it snows they do not plow the roads because they think the sun is going to melt it.
Yes in regards to most neighborhood streets. Most main highways and streets are plowed. They have had a very hard winter and so what USUALLY melts has not- because they had snow almost every weekend.
#5 Traffic is so so terrible.
No. It is not the traffic….after being in NewYok & California you can’t call that traffic.
The Drivers you share the road with make it Miserable.
#6 Parking downtown is so expensive.
Yes but not as bad as some other big cities….it’s downtown.
#7 They say that food sucks in Denver specially Chinese or Indian, and then whey to much for the cost.
NO, that is not true. It depends on where you go. And it is not anymore expensive than any other metro area.
#8 People are very very snobby.
NO. There are all kinds here from Snobby to Red-neck.
That is the least personality type found unless you are in Highlands Ranch Maybe BUT I had friends there.
YES, they are out there but not predominant.
.#9 NO class in what so ever dressing up, no style.
Well I can say that has changed in 10 years. No Style has gone to an awareness of style.
There is a Nordstrom and some other high-end department stores - AND Macy’s has arrived there!!
Many people dress for their environment there. Snow = warm cloths and Mountains = the same.
Moreover, style is a couple years behind in some areas…..Some don’t find a need for it.
.#10 And finally real-estate is out of the rooftop.
YES, it is a buyers market in Colorado. It has been recently rated as one of the worst to purchase a home in the US.
HOWEVER, it’s not as bad as New York and California for pricing overall.
Here is an email my cousin sent me who recently left Colorado & is a person whom really enjoyed living there.

*** It was only a matter of time before Jeff Foxworthy took a couple of pot shots at Colorado.
You might be a Coloradoan if ...........
1. You switch from "Heat" to "A/C" in one day.
2. You know what the "Peoples Republic of Boulder"means.
3. Your sense of direction is: towards the mountains and away from the mountains
4. You're a meat-eating vegetarian.
5. The bike on your car is worth more than your car and you have your own special bike lane.
6. You're able to drive 65 miles per hour through 13 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without even flinching.
7. You take your out-of-town guests to Casa Bonita even though you would never go there otherwise.
8 . You think your major food groups are granola bars, tofu and Fat Tire beer.
9. You design your kid's Halloween costumes to fit over a snowsuit.
10. You think that sexy lingerie is wool socks and flannel PJs.
11.You know all 4 seasons "almost winter, winter, still winter and spring blizzards
12. You've been tear gassed in a riot to celebrate a CU/CSU victory.
13. You can never figure out why your out-of-town guests faint from altitude sickness on a picnic to the mountains.
14. You can drive over a 12,000-foot pass in 4 feet of snow to go snow skiing, but can't get to work if there are 4 inches of snow.
15. You know the 'correct' pronunciation of Buena Vista.
16. When you visit friends at sea level, you can drink a case of beer and not get a buzz.
17. Your car insurance costs more than your car.
18. You have surge protectors on every outlet.
19. April showers bring May blizzards.
20. 'Timberline' is someplace you have actually been.
21. You know what a 'Chinook' is.
22. You know what a 'Rocky Mountain Oyster' is.
23. You know what a "fourteener" is.
24. But you don't know what a "turn signal" is.
25. A bear on your front porch doesn't bother you nearly as much as a
Democrat in Congress does.
26. Your golf bag has a 9-iron, a 3-wood and a lightning rod.
27. You know who Alfred Packer was and what he did.
28. You know who Baby Doe Tabor was.
29. SPF 90! is not out of the question.
30. People from out of state breathe 5 times as often as you do.
31. Having a Senator named Nighthorse doesn't seem strange.
32. Thunder has set off your car alarm.
33. A full moon has never kept you awake at night.
34. You have an $800 stereo in your $300 truck.
35. A sudden loss of cabin pressure is not a big deal.
36. You think a red light means 3 more cars can go. ;
37. Where we're going, we don't need roads!!
38. You know where Doc Holliday's grave is.
39. You know where Buffalo Bill's grave is.
40. You know where the real "South Park" is.
41. You can recognize the license plates of all 50 states on sight.
42. Driving directions usually include 'Go over _________ Pass.'
43. You've 'checked for ticks'
44. You've dressed in shorts, sandals, and a parka with a hood all at the same time.
45. You've gone snow skiing in July and....
46. You've played golf in January and.....
47. They were in the same year!
48. You've urinated on the Continental Divide just so it could run into both oceans
49. And the most important: You get a certain feeling of satisfaction from knowing that California and Texas are both downstream.
50.You know what a down slope and an up slope weather pattern is.
51. You actually understand these jokes and send them to your Colorado friends.