Adobe Intern Community Guide - Denver

EXPLORE DENVER

Table of Contents

WELCOME TO DENVER………………………………………………3 Congratulations on Your Internship with Adobe! What to Know About Renting in Denver Denver At-a-Glance

EXPLORE………………………………………………………………4 Downtown RiNo (River North Art District)

Highlands Ranch

Aurora Boulder

RENT…………………………………………………………………….6 Dwellworks Direct

Dwellworks Living

Additional Resources

SETTLE…………………………………………………………………7 Leasing Tips Transportation Hospitals and Emergency Services Shopping Local Attractions Nightlife

WELCOME TO DENVER

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR INTERNSHIPWITH ADOBE! We are so excited you will be joining us soon. Denver is an amazing and diverse community with tons of activities to do and places to see. Nicknamed the Mile High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile above sea level, Denver is the capital of Colorado and the state's most populous city. It’s also a major economic center for the aerospace, telecommunications, healthcare, and financial industries. Denver's location in the Mountain Time Zone also benefits the telecommunications industry by allowing communication with two North American coasts, South America, Europe, and Asia in the same business day. Denver also has the largest city park system in the country with more than 200 parks within the city and 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains. We have compiled some information together for you to help get you oriented with your internship location. We wish you luck in your housing search! WHAT TOKNOWABOUT RENTING IN DENVER Denver, Colorado, located between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the high plains to the east, is nearly in the center of the United States, making it a natural crossroads for both domestic and international commerce. The local Denver area has seen exponential population growth that only continues to accelerate, strengthened by an oil and gas boom. Although there has been an increase in apartment construction, additional job growth has kept housing demand and rental prices up. Aurora to the east, Lakewood to the west, and Westminster/Broomfield toward north are all easily accessible by car or public transportation. East Aurora is in the excellent Cherry Creek School District. Boulder, another popular community with outstanding schools, is 25 miles northwest Denver. The Denver rental market remains highly competitive. Finding a home requires an open mind, preparedness, and quick decision- making.

DENVER AT A GLANCE

EXPLORE

DOWNTOWN The downtown area of Denver, commonly known as LoDo, is known for its lively shopping and dining scene. Grand Victorian buildings line the streets and have been converted into trendy boutiques and restaurants. The area is also home to many well-known art galleries and museums, as well as Coors Field, the home of the Colorado Rockies. As one of the oldest neighborhoods in Denver, LoDo’s mix of old and new ensures that this lively part of town does not disappoint.

RINO (RIVER NORTH ARTS DISTRICT) RiNo or the River North Arts District, is where “art is made”, boasting historic warehouses and factory buildings that are home to everything from music venues, restaurants, breweries, and a plethora of art galleries and studios. This area is so popular to Denver locals and visitors alike

HIGHLANDS RANCH Located just 20 miles south of downtown Denver, Highlands Ranch’s population has grown dramatically over the past 20 years. Home to many of Denver’s top-rated schools, this town attracts families. Highlands Ranch is a well-planned community with an orderly feel to its neighborhoods, 19 parks, and countless miles of trails. It is also home to exceptional restaurants, shopping centers, and public recreational centers, with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.

AURORA Aurora provides one of the most culturally diverse communities in the Denver area, with easy access to central Denver just a few miles away. Ethnic restaurants and retail establishments are plentiful. Aurora has a city pulse yet offers many parks and open spaces. It also houses the largest sports park in Denver, where youth and adult competitions are held on over 30 fields. World- renowned UC Health has its largest hospital and health care campus in eastern Aurora. Housing is relatively affordable in Aurora compared to the larger Denver area.

BOULDER Boulder sits at the base of the craggy Flatiron Mountains. With the crystal-clear Boulder Creek flowing through town (along with many rafters!), the city is known as an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. There’s plenty of opportunity for hiking, biking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and local skiing. The historic Pearl Street Mall is an international year-round tourist destination with restaurants, shops, museums, street performers, and microbreweries. Boulder is home to the beautiful red brick University of Colorado, which opened its doors in 1876 and offers many cultural and sporting events. Chautauqua Park offers spectacular trails and views of Boulder. Its historic dining hall, small theatre, and rental cottages create its own destination.

RENT

Need help finding a place to live during your internship? Not sure where to start or who to talk to? Dwellworks – in partnership with Altair and Adobe – is pleased to extend the following services to help you on your way.

DWELLWORKS DIRECT

COST: SERVICES AS LOW AS $349

Dwellworks Direct is the most convenient, secure solution for self-paying customers who need quick, efficient, and affordable assistance from our on-the-ground experts. Seamlessly connect with the Dwellworks support team and get access to our menu of service options: from rental support to guidance on ‘living like a local – whatever you need, we’ve got you covered!

Visit www.dwellworksdirect.com to connect with our team or to start your service today!

DWELLWORKS LIVING

COST: NO COST TO REVIEW PROPERTY OPTIONS

Dwellworks Living is the global corporate housing offering of Dwellworks, an award-winning provider of services for the globally mobile workforce. We combine the industry’s most extensive supply of corporate housing options, price points, and geographic locations, with tri-regional service coordination and the in- market expertise of local housing and customer service professionals.

Visit us at www.dwellworksliving.com to book a stay or connect with our team.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Prior to your start date, Adobe’s University Talent Team will share access to a Slack workspace called “Adobe Intern On-boarding” specifically for our interns in the US. The goal of using this Slack workspace is for interns to connect socially, find out about places to live in the area, and find roommates.

SETTLE

TOP 5 LEASING TIPS 1. In a competitive rental market, bring a completed rental application, including all necessary documentation and a check for security deposit when visiting the property. 2. Ask if the landlord offers any favorable terms for your employer. 3. Come prepared with enough funds to pay for the first month of rent, plus the deposit amount. Deposit requirements vary but can be equal to one month’s rent (or more). 4. Be extra diligent when reviewing the lease from a private landlord. Unlike large apartment complexes, which generally have well established agreements, private landlords may be less experienced and may include unfavorable or unrealistic clauses. 5. Ask a family member, friend, or colleague to come along with you on the move-in inspection to have an extra set of eyes.

BE THOROUGH - BE SURE TOREVIEWTHE LEASE!

Here’s some items to keep in mind:

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Rules about landlord access and your privacy

Any maintenance required of tenant

Payment of utilities (typically tenant-paid)

BE PREPARED Many landlords and property management companies have very strict requirements for prospective tenants. Qualifying can at times be challenging and a bit frustrating. Most landlords will require some combination of these documents:

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Identification

Letter of employment

Recent pay stub

Copy of your credit report

TRANSPORTATION Two interstate highways primarily serve Denver: I-25 and I-70 . I-70 runs east and west from Utah to Maryland. I-25 runs north and south from New Mexico through Denver to Wyoming. The intersection of the two interstates is referred to locally as "the mousetrap", because from the air vehicles in the intersection resemble mice in a large trap. Locals also refer to "T-REX", the Transportation Expansion Project, a massive freeway construction project for the southern corridor of I-25 that was completed in late 2006. The T-REX effort widened major interstates to as much as 7 wide in each direction and added 19 miles of double-track light rail throughout the metropolitan area. Denver also has a nearly complete beltway known as "the 470's" made up of C-470 , a limited access state highway in the southwest Metro area, and two toll highways, E-470 (from southeast to northeast) and Northwest Parkway (from the terminus of E-470 to US 36). Highway 6 follows the alignment of 6th Avenue west of I-25 and connects downtown Denver to the west-central suburbs of Golden and Lakewood. Most of Denver has a straightforward street grid oriented to the four directions. Blocks are usually identified in hundreds from the median streets of Broadway and Ellsworth, which are identified as "00". Broadway is the east–west median, running north–south. Ellsworth Avenue is the north–south median, running east–west. Colfax Avenue , the major east-west artery through Denver, is 15 blocks (1500) north of the median.

Trains

https://www.cwrr.com/Amtrak/w_thrwy.html

Thruway Motorcoach is Amtrak's system of Amtrak-owned intercity coaches, locally contracted transit buses, through ticketed local bus routes and taxi services to connect Amtrak train stations to areas not served by its railroads. Train and Thruway Motorcoach tickets are purchased together from Amtrak for the length of a passenger's journey, and the connections are timed for convenient transfers between the two services. There is a Thruway station in Denver. However, it differs from the Amtrak railroad service through this city.

Buses

Greyhound Bus Lines offers bus connections through Denver.

Regional Transportation Authority

The primary organization for Public Transportation in the metro area is the Regional Transportation District (RTD). RTD can get you where you want to go with more than 140 Local, Express and Regional bus routes serving 10,000 bus stops, six light rail lines providing 35 miles of light rail service and nearly 80 park-n-Rides. Seasonal rides to sporting events are also available. https://www.rtd-denver.com/

Commuter Alternatives

The Commuter Alternatives Program helps you find inexpensive, stress-free and environmentally friendly ways to get to work. Some examples are listed below and may vary by your office location.

- Up to $150 per month Commuter Checks for vanpools and transit systems. (Interns will be provided with a Commuter Check MasterCard with a Transit Value of $450 to be used during their internship.) - Secure bicycle parking - Emergency Ride Home Program - Special rates for Zip Car membership - After you start your Adobe internship, you will also have access to the Adobe Fond program, which gives U.S. Adobe employees exclusive preferred pricing on over 850 products, services and experiences, including rental cars.

HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

There are a variety of options for hospitals in the Denver Area. Below is a list of some local health care facilities:

+ Porter Adventist Hospital https://www.porterhospital.org/poh/home/

+ Sky Ridge Medical Center https://skyridgemedcenter.com/about/

+ Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center https://pslmc.com/

+ University of Colorado: www.uchealth.org/metrodenver/pages/default.aspx

Urgent Care Facilities

For urgent, but not life-threatening, medical concerns that occur after-hours, or cannot wait for an appointment with a regular physician, urgent care centers can be found throughout the Denver Area:

+ AFC Urgent Care https://afcurgentcaredenver.com/

+ Concentra Urgent Care https://www.concentra.com

+ Denver Health Urgent Care https://www.denverhealth.org/medical-services/emergency-services/adult- urgent-care-center

Many urgent care centers are open from the early morning until late in the evening during the week, and also maintain weekend and holiday hours. Just as with a visit to the doctor, an urgent care center will always need your insurance information. Although the staff will file a claim to receive payment from your health insurance provider, a co-pay may apply at the time of treatment.

SHOPPING Shopping in Denver offers a fantastic overall experience, even if you are not buying anything. These malls and shopping centers are just some of what Denver has to offer.

Colorado Mills

https://www.simon.com/mall/colorado-mills

Visit the Denver metro area's only indoor outlet mall where you can find pretty much anything you need, with more than 160 stores.

Belmar

https://belmarcolorado.com/

An "al fresco" shopping and dining destination, Belmar is just minutes from downtown, offering more than 75 stores and restaurants, including Coldwater Creek, Sur la Table, DSW, Banana Republic, The Oven, and PF Chang's. Take a break from your shopping spree and roll a few frames at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes.

Denver Premium Outlets

https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/denver

The metro area's newest outlet shopping destination, Denver Premium Outlets, offers a mix of popular and lifestyle brands, including Michael Kors, Tory Burch, kate spade new york, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic Factory Store and Under Armour — all at up to 65 percent off the regular price.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Colorado Sports Hall of Fame This facility honors Colorado sports legends. Also available are tours of INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium. https://www.coloradosports.org/ Denver Art Museum The new Hamilton Building, which houses the DAM, is an architectural work of art. Its galleries showcase American Indian art, along with art from around the world. https://www.dmns.org/ Denver Museum of Nature & Science This museum features fossils—including a Stegosaurus found in the state, science activities, gems and minerals, Egyptian mummies, IMAX Theatre, planetarium, special exhibits and much more. https://www.mopa.org/

Colorado Symphony Orchestra The CSO performs over 100 concerts showcasing music of time-honored masters and new works by today's talented composers and artists. https://www.coloradosymphony.org/ Pepsi Center Home to the NHL Colorado Avalanche, NBA Denver Nuggets, AFL Colorado Crush and Colorado Mammoth, this state- of-the-art arena hosts more than 225 events annually from sports to musical entertainment. https://www.pepsicenter.com/ Denver Botanic Gardens This Denver destination with a spectacular 23-acre garden site offers artistic gardens as well as a living laboratory for education and acclaimed conservation and research programs. Also has a concert series during the summer. https://www.botanicgardens.org/ Denver Zoo Visitors can view nearly 4,000 different animals, representing over 700 species, including exotic animals like amur leopards, king cobras, black rhinos, coral reef fish, elephants, zebras, vampire bats, gorillas and more. https://www.denverzoo.org/ Colorado State Parks The Colorado Department of Natural Resources oversees the state’s 42 State Parks. These parks are a vital cornerstone in Colorado's economy and quality of life, offering some of the highest quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Many Colorado State Parks offer programs and activities for children of all ages, including Junior Ranger programs and special offerings for teens. https://parks.state.co.us/Pages/HomePage.aspx.

NIGHTLIFE Feeling adventurous? Here are some recommendations from our local destination consultants.

If you’re looking for a night out, https://www.denver.org/things-to-do/nightlife/ has options for just about anything you can think of. If food is what you’re after, head to Avanti Food and Beverage to experience some of the best outdoor dining Denver has to offer food. Or try Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club for some live music. In the mood for a burger? Head to Castle Bar and Grill or Bud’s Bar.