Commerce City: Redefining Itself for the Next Generation

“As one of the state’s fastest growing communities, Commerce City is redefining itself for the next generation, building on historic values of community, industry, agriculture and family.”  (Source:  www.c3gov.com)

In the last decade alone, Commerce City’s population has more than doubled, yet the city maintains a small-town atmosphere. It’s no surprise, then, that more and more families choose to live in Commerce City, which boasts excellent schools, convenient transit to Denver, and an MLS soccer complex, as well as the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

The City’s mantra of “Quality Community for a Lifetime” is a perfect description for Commerce City and Third Creek – past, present and future.

  Commerce City’s Aerotropolis

Commerce City is well-positioned to thrive through a layout, infrastructure and economy centered around an airport – an Aerotropolis.

“A new urban form where cities are built around airports speedily connecting time-sensitive suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and business people to distant customers, clients and marketplaces.” Source: http://aerotropolis.com/

Colorado’s Aerotropolis has been described as “one of the most compelling opportunities in the world.” Source: Colorado Department of Transportation. https://www.codot.gov/library/studies/study-archives/aerotropolis

In a recent survey of Commerce City citizens, 90% of respondents cited economic health as a top priority for the community’s quality of life. Source: The National Citizen Survey. https://www.c3gov.com/home/showdocument?id=7430