Once a working Air Force base, Lowry has been transformed into a sustainable, mixed-use community. Today, Lowry has about 4,500 homes and apartments, with approximately 9,500 residents. Lowry also has more than 140 employers who employ 8,000 people. With over 800 acres of open space, great restaurants, a Town Center with retail services, and a unique mix of cultural, educational and recreational treasures, the Lowry community has it all. Lowry residents have at their doorstep a historic aviation museum, a ballpark, an ice arena, a golf course, and a collection of public art projects. Plus, the action of downtown Denver and the Cherry Creek shopping district are just minutes away.