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Bow Mar's gate fight draws national attention

A New York Times report highlights tensions over traffic, safety and public access.

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Building barriers may make communities safer, but it can also deepen divisions between neighbors.At least that&#x27;s the takeaway from this week&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New York Times story" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/us/bow-mar-colorado-suburb-gated-town.html" data-vars-content-id="1b0c8f8f-b225-4574-b5de-5981b4086aea" data-vars-headline="Bow Mar&#x27;s gate fight draws national attention" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/20/us/bow-mar-colorado-suburb-gated-town.html" target="_blank">New York Times story</a> about Bow Mar&#x27;s controversial plan to gate its Sheridan Boulevard entrance — and the battle over public access.

Grow a monster pumpkin with these tips

A Colorado pumpkin-growing expert shares his secrets to producing huge gourds.

News

Next Halloween&#x27;s hulking pumpkins start with a patch of dirt this fall.The big picture: That is, if you want a gourd that&#x27;ll make your neighbors jealous and your exes on Facebook rethink their decisions.

I tried Denver South's $1 electric scooters

A new scooter pilot connects Denver's south 'burbs.

Guides

Did you spot an impossibly handsome man riding an electric scooter through Greenwood Village in an ill-fitting helmet recently?<ul><li>Me too. The jerk blew past me at 15 mph.</li></ul>

Arapahoe County's blockbuster ballot

From tax hikes to passenger trains, here's what's on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Development

Coming soon to a ballot near you…<ul><li>Taxes!</li><li>Trains!</li><li>Teachers!</li></ul>Why it matters: Voters will face decisions that&#x27;ll impact our wallets, local services and communities for years to come.

Glendale's 4 Mile District stalls in court

The $150 million project is stalled as Glendale and its developer battle.

Business

Glendale spent years promising a new entertainment district, but all the city&#x27;s gotten so far is an escalating legal battle.Why it matters: The $150 million <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="4 Mile District" data-vars-click-url="https://4miledistrict.com/" data-vars-content-id="e22fa781-214c-4104-88df-4c554be7ce96" data-vars-headline="Glendale&#x27;s 4 Mile District stalls in court" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://4miledistrict.com/" target="_blank">4 Mile District</a> was supposed to transform 10 acres near Virginia Avenue and the Cherry Creek Trail into a destination packed with restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment.

Aurora residents mobilize over massive data center

Neighbors want more scrutiny for a massive data center

Dan Bergander&#x27;s forever home in northeast Aurora might come with an unexpected — and unwanted — neighbor.The big picture: Vantage Data Centers wants to build its massive Trident campus near thousands of residents who have little say over what happens next.

Aurora weighs how close data centers can get to homes

City leaders are still debating how much space should separate data centers from homes.

Aurora&#x27;s writing new data center rules, but months into the debate, city leaders haven&#x27;t settled on how far the massive structures should sit from neighborhoods.Why it matters: Data centers can be behemoths — warehouse-size buildings with noisy generators and industrial equipment that can run around the clock, just beyond residential yards.

Stanley's new owner promises continuity

More than 20 leases are coming due as Magnetic Capital takes over Stanley.

Stanley Marketplace&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new owner" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" data-vars-content-id="f360e1bd-48ad-427a-b1e0-f1f1af15b696" data-vars-headline="Stanley&#x27;s new owner promises continuity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" target="_self">new owner</a> doesn&#x27;t want its $40.9 million takeover to be noticeable.Why it matters: Stanley has become one of metro Denver&#x27;s defining mixed-use success stories, drawing 1.3 million visits annually to a former aviation factory now packed with local businesses.

Inside Zyn's $1.2B Colorado bet

The new campus grows manufacturing jobs as debate over nicotine pouches continues.

Philip Morris International ramps up production at its planned $1.2 billion Zyn campus in Aurora on Monday, cementing Colorado&#x27;s role at the center of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="booming" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/business/zyn-nicotine-pouches-tobacco.html" data-vars-content-id="fa4b3586-1dbd-43d0-9448-2b0d8033175c" data-vars-headline="Inside Zyn&#x27;s $1.2B Colorado bet" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/business/zyn-nicotine-pouches-tobacco.html" target="_blank">booming</a> nicotine pouch business.Why it matters: The tobacco giant&#x27;s first U.S. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="greenfield" data-vars-click-url="https://www.archistar.ai/blog/what-is-a-greenfield-development/" data-vars-content-id="fa4b3586-1dbd-43d0-9448-2b0d8033175c" data-vars-headline="Inside Zyn&#x27;s $1.2B Colorado bet" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.archistar.ai/blog/what-is-a-greenfield-development/" target="_blank">greenfield</a> manufacturing complex is being pitched as a boon to Aurora&#x27;s economy, but critics say Colorado is backing a product that could addict young users.

Bennett's big small-town boom

Cheaper homes, open plains and aging infrastructure collide just beyond Aurora's edge.

A small town straddling the Arapahoe-Adams county border is becoming Colorado&#x27;s latest growth test, as less expensive homes, open plains and aging infrastructure collide just beyond Aurora&#x27;s edge.Why it matters: Bennett is increasingly part of metro Denver&#x27;s housing market as builders look east and buyers search for something they can afford.

Aurora mulls data center limits

Data centers have become a national flashpoint.

Climate

Aurora is poised for a wider debate over data center rules, as Councilmember Amy Wiles explores new regulations and residents question whether the city is ready for AI-fueled growth.The big picture: Aurora is the latest Colorado city grappling with data centers as communities statewide weigh the infrastructure needed to support cloud services, businesses and artificial intelligence.

Pressure builds on Gun Club Road

Officials hope road upgrades keep pace with rapid growth.

Eastern Aurora is rapidly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="adding homes" data-vars-click-url="https://sentinelcolorado.com/orecent-headlines/developer-announces-plans-for-1700-new-homes-in-southeast-aurora/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="b9eb9aec-f5b2-451a-8562-9b58ce627ea3" data-vars-headline="Pressure builds on Gun Club Road" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/orecent-headlines/developer-announces-plans-for-1700-new-homes-in-southeast-aurora/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">adding homes</a>, but residents still drive miles — and often pay tolls — to reach grocery stores, child care centers, restaurants and other basic services.The latest: Aurora City Council members Amy Wiles and Françoise Bergan are launching a working group next month aimed at advancing long-discussed improvements to Gun Club Road, a corridor they say is increasingly critical as growth spreads around E-470.

Aurora neighborhood awaits Stanley's future

Neighbors worry about Stanley Marketplace's next chapter

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stanley Marketplace sale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" data-vars-content-id="a5347ca1-4d37-462c-9b41-5f84276d21b2" data-vars-headline="Aurora neighborhood awaits Stanley&#x27;s future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" target="_self">Stanley Marketplace sale</a> could reshape one of Aurora&#x27;s beloved community hubs.Why it matters: That has lots of neighbors and business owners wondering — and worrying — what comes next.

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Arapahoe County's blockbuster ballot

Glendale's 4 Mile District stalls in court

Aurora residents mobilize over massive data center

Aurora weighs how close data centers can get to homes

Stanley's new owner promises continuity