Welcome to the heart of the Pikes Peak region – Colorado Springs!  Our community is a Rocky Mountain playground sure to satisfy all who live or visit here. Located just one hour south of Denver, Colorado Springs is located in central part of the state, offering majestic mountain views and prairie vistas.
More than 380,000 residents call Colorado Springs their home with steady growth projected for the next several years. From 2005 through 2015, total population for our county is forecasted to increase by nearly 90,000 people, the majority of whom will be served by Colorado Springs Utilities. In 2006, Money Magazine ranked Colorado Springs as the best place to live for big cities. Our global reputation is partly due to the international organizations that call Colorado Springs home. Five military bases, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, are included in our community. The U.S. Olympic Committee Training Center attracts amateur and professional athletes from around the world. Industry leaders such as Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies and Boeing also have a place in the city. Housing costs and the cost of living are competitive with communities across the country.  Education is a cornerstone of Colorado. With more than 15 private and public universities and higher education institutions, residents have a plethora of learning opportunities. In fact, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is the fastest-growing campus in the its system.
If you're looking for year-round fun, then Colorado Springs is the place for you. In the winter you can enjoy one of the state's more than 25 ski resorts or snowshoe in the foothills. The summer boasts long, warm days that invite you to hike or bike the day away. Local and regional activities include: cycling hiking backpacking river rafting tubing camping fishing music, food, beer and wine festivals world-class golfing (The Broadmoor Hotel will host the 2008 U.S. Senior Open and the 2011 U.S. Women's Open) collegiate, minor league and professional sports such as football, hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer and lacrosse gambling zoos
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