Local Woman Moves 40 Miles To Avoid Denver Traffic, Still Loves Traffic
KEY POINTS
- •Emily Hart moved from Louisiana to Denver in her late 20s, attracted by mountain views and the city’s modest size.
- •She endured nearly 20% population growth from 2010 to 2020, which caused her daily traffic and parking struggles.
- •After six years, she relocated to Boulder for a quieter life but still enjoys Denver’s sports, art, and hotel scenes on day trips.
Emily Hart moved from Louisiana to Denver in her late 20s, seduced by mountains and a city not too big but growing fast – by 115,000 people (20%) between 2010 and 2020. After six years enduring daily work traffic, the Urban Parking Hunger Games, and impossible restaurant reservations (because who needs peace, right?), she sought refuge in Boulder for quieter mountain access. Yet, she keeps coming back for Denver’s trendy hotels, art scenes colored by chalk butterflies, and rollercoaster sports energy ranging from Coors Field beers to stadium tailgates. Denver: big enough to impress, small enough to remind her why she left.
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(1 of 3)Moved to Boulder to dodge Denver’s traffic apocalypse but still treats Denver like a flaky ex: loves visiting but won’t stay the night without a good hotel.
Denver’s growth rate is like your phone’s battery: rapid drain, occasional overheating, and absolutely no signs of cooling down.
Choosing to live 40 miles out but loving Denver’s chaos from a distance is peak human logic: embrace the headache but outsource the pain.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 2/16/2026 | Author: Emily Hart
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