Information about The Colony, Texas

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If you're looking for an apartment in a charming community known for its beautiful natural scenery, great schools and activities, then you'll love living in The Colony.

The Colony apartments are located in Denton County about 35 minutes north of downtown Dallas. The city is bordered by Lewisville Lake and the communities of Little Elm, Frisco, Plano and Lewisville. Known as the City by the Lake, this community prides itself on having all the charm of a small town with big city amenities. The Colony enjoys a great quality of life with a relatively low unemployment rate and a median income that is above the state average. The city also embraces business and development with a number of incentives such as fast track permitting and sales tax rebates to entice new companies.

When you rent an apartment in The Colony, you'll never be at a loss for something fun to do. For one, you're always near beautifully maintained greenspaces. The Colony has an active urban forestry program and has been designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The city maintains several community and neighborhood -- or pocket -- parks. Among its 12 pocket parks is the Bill Allen Memorial Park, a sprawling 48 acres with two playgrounds, basketball courts, an amphitheater, pond and challenging Frisbee golf course. So, it's possible to find parks within walking distance of your apartment. The Colony also has three extraordinary facilities for competitive functions, including the Five Star Athletic Complex. This state-of-the-art complex covers 80 acres and houses six baseball and soccer fields, two football fields and a softball field. Upon its completion in 2003, Sports Illustrated named The Colony a top sports town.

The Colony apartments are in the rapidly growing and well-respected Lewisville Independent School District that serves close to 49,000 students. The Colony High School is among the highest rated in the state. In addition, 18 elementary schools and 5 middle schools in the district received Exemplary status under the accountability standards set by the Texas Education Agency. And if you're ready for that next step, there are numerous colleges and universities within commuting distance of apartments in The Colony, including the prestigious University of Texas at Dallas, Brookhaven College and several campuses within the Collin County Community College District.

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