New to Aurora? Start Here
The orientation pack — geography, transit, water rules, and the neighborhoods that fit different lives.
Aurora is Colorado's most international city — "The World in a City" is literal. Havana Street is the international food corridor, and the city's east side is growing toward the airport fast.
Geography anchors: Buckley Space Force Base to the south-center, DIA to the northeast, the Anschutz Medical Campus at Fitzsimons, and the Aerotropolis zone developing along E-470.
Transit: the RTD R Line light rail runs through Aurora — useful for reaching Denver without driving. Most of the city is car-oriented; check your specific corridor.
Water rules matter here: Aurora enforces seasonal irrigation schedules (the October–April outdoor watering ban was passed by City Council in September 2026). Check the city water page for the current rules before setting up sprinklers.
Neighborhood quick-match: Aurora Highlands for newer master-planned living, Southlands for its shopping district, Fitzsimons for medical-district proximity, and the Havana corridor for food-centric urban life.
Bookmark /news and /events — Aurora moves fast, and local context is what separates residents from tourists.