People living in eastern Aurora are hungry for a grocery store

Aurora is now the third-largest city in Colorado, and it’s still growing. As more people move into rapidly expanding communities like Aurora Highlands and Murphy Creek, many find themselves facing an unexpected challenge, which is getting groceries.

Murphy Creek has a quiet neighborhood built around a golf course, offering a scenic and active lifestyle. For longtime resident Gretchen Dirks, moving to the eastern plains of Aurora back in 2007 was a dream come true.

“I wanted a house. I wanted a yard. I wanted to be able to enjoy being outside with my dogs,” Dirks said. “Murphy Creek is a unique place because it’s a golf course community. It just has this really cool feel. It’s an outdoorsy feel. People are active.”…

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