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DESCRIPTION OF COLORADO SPRINGS
At over 6,000 feet in elevation, Colorado Springs real estate offers a remarkably temperate climate conducive to an outdoor lifestyle in all seasons. Colorado Springs homes are located at the base of scenic Pikes Peak. With such a large area, there are many styles of homes, ages and sizes of homes to chose from. Some Colorado Springs areas include the Central area, Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, Fountain, Northgate and Monument.
There are over 10,762 acres and 156 public area parks managed by the City Parks and Recreation Department. Garden of the Gods is 1,368 acres and is a nationally recognized park. In addition, there are 3,350 acres of county parks.
Colorado Springs is also home to the Broadmoor Resort, which is one of only five 5-star resorts in the country. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of the world's only mountainside zoos. There are 35 major museums and galleries in Colorado Springs. Let's not forget all of the world class skiing within a few hours of the town.
There are five military installations in the area: Fort Carson Army Base, the Air Force Academy, NORAD, Schriever, and Peterson Air Force Base. The 52,000+ personnel on these bases bring in a tremendous amount of revenue for the city. In fact, that is the main source of revenue for Colorado Springs. Tourism comes in at the #3 industry for revenues in the state.
POPULATION
There are over 500,000 people living in Colorado Springs with no signs of slowing down. Statistically speaking, the city is now among large metropolitan areas, however it retains its wide-open and friendly appeal. The city is projecting almost 700,000 residents by 2010.
Per the 2000 census, the median age is 33. There is a mixture of Hispanic, Black, Asian, White, American Indian & Hawaiian people residing in Colorado Springs.
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WEATHER
Summer or winter, the weather in Colorado Springs is pleasant, averaging 247 dry sunny days a year. Living in a high altitude, low humidity elevation has health benefits as well. Allergy symptoms are alleviated for many.
Extremes in either summer or winter are rare. Because the Rocky Mountains capture most of the precipitation from east-moving storm systems, the Pikes Peak region has dry sunny weather most of the year. When a storm does come in, it usually lasts only a few hours. In the winter, snow generally melts by the next day.
BUSINESS
The business community in Colorado Springs currently enjoys over 1,000 large businesses (primarily in the information and technology industry). Colorado Springs has been named as the number-two city for helping individuals become entrepreneurs.
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El Paso County's Enterprise Zone offers state and local tax credits for new jobs, investment, and research and development expenditures. A description of the specific areas within which the benefits are offered is available from the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Chapter 206 offers free counseling to individuals interested in starting or revitalizing a business. There is a wide range of experience among the individuals who counsel wanting to share their knowledge and experience with other business people.
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