Movement Climbing + Fitness has opened at 1155 W. Fifth Ave. in Denver's Baker neighborhood.
The new center occupies a newly constructed 32,000-square-foot building that includes a photovoltaic system supporting thermal water heating, as well as natural daylight. The sustainable features are expected to offset 70 percent of Movement's annual energy consumption.
The project received financing through the
Denver Office of Economic Development's
Revolving Loan Fund Program, which lends up top 25 percent of project costs.
"This project is an ideal embodiment of our goal to more proactively seek out and fund environmentally sustainable companies," says Paul Washington, executive director of the economic development office. "We're proud to welcome a new wellness champion to help further revitalize the Baker neighborhood west of Kalamath Street."
Movement Climbing + Fitness features a 50-foot climbing wall in addition to space for yoga, Pilates, cycling fitness, childcare and personal training. It is staffed with six full-time employees and 35 part-time workers.
"We look forward to being a hub for the climbing and fitness community and to joining the thriving Baker neighborhood and Santa Fe art district," says Anne-Worley Moelter, who with her husband, Michael, established the first Movement location in Boulder in 2009.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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