Cherry Creek
is a neighborhood in transition, moving from modest smaller homes on typical city lots
into one of Denver's most varied residential architectural potpourri. Many of the smaller
homes are being removed and replaced with luxery homes and townhomes. This trend gives
Cherry Creek some of the most varied housing choices, with many blocks containing a
combination of small homes, now infill houses and older duplex and triplexes. The
neighborhoods of Hilltop, Belcaro, Polo Club, Congress Park and Country Club surround
Cherry Creek and provide a beautiful counterpoint to its new development.
The Cherry Creek Shopping Center serves as the commercial center of the area with Neiman
Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord and Taylor as the three major anchors. It also boasts
around 200 specialty shops and restaurants. Immediately north of the shopping center is
the Cherry Creek North Shopping District. This area has been unified by a special
improvements taxing district that matches all the signage, corner treatments and
landscaping. A large pedestrian mall and park benches on each corner provide places for
weary shoppers or sun lovers. Overall, Cherry Creek provides an eclectic mix of specialty
retail shops, commercial office space, small and large restaurants and bistros. This
variety offers Denver's only neighborhood, outside of Downtown, where one can live, work
and play within a ten block area.
The Cherry Creek Neighborhood
Plan was adopted by the Denver City Council in March, 1986 as part of Denver's
Comprehensive Plan. The Steering Committee which developed the plan continues to meet on a
regular basis to monitor and review progress and new developments. A number of other
special interest groups also work to maintain the livability of the neighborhood.
There are many things to do in the neighborhood. The wonderful variety of shops and
restaurants, interspersed with small pedestrian malls and fountains, makes this a perfect
place for an afternoon stroll. In this district the over 40 restaurants provide something
for everyone, and several small clubs have nightly entertainment. There are sidewalk days
where merchants offer special values and the whole retail area makes an effort during the
holiday shopping time with lovely window displays and entertainment. In the summer, there
is music provided free to the public on the pedestrian mall, First Avenue to Second Avenue
on Fillmore Street.
One of the most diverse
residential neighborhoods, Cherry Creek North has newer homes and townhomes sitting beside
the typical styles of "Denver Squares" and Bungalows. New infill construction
began in the early 1950s and continues today. The selection of housing includes; cluster
type and mid-rise condominiums, single family himes, larger condominium/townhomes and
ultra-luxury attached and detached houses. The variety of home styles, the close proximity
to shopping and cultural facilities of Downtown, make Cherry Creek one of Denver's most
attractive neighborhoods.
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