Belmar, a hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment in Lakewood, Colorado, has welcomed internet service provider Google Fiber to its distinguished list of tenants. Located in Belmar’s plaza, Google Fiber has secured over 13,000 square feet of prime space as the complex is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary in May.
Belmar, home to 3,500 residents and featuring over 1.5 million square feet of retail, office, and entertainment space, successfully blends a diverse range of local boutiques and national brands. The venue organises more than 100 events annually and is recognized for its community-focused approach. The addition of Google Fiber aligns with this vision, as its office suite promises to energize Lakewood’s downtown area.
Bridge33 Capital, the driving force behind Belmar, is celebrating substantial leasing achievements. Over the past two years since its ownership, the company has signed more than 25 leases, amounting to 182,000 square feet of retail and office space. The leases have attracted noted partners like Lady Nomada, Great Divide Brewery, Fidelity, Muller Engineering to name a few.
Senior Director of Leasing at Bridge33 Capital, Austin Tillack, expressed his excitement over Belmar’s resurgence, which, according to him, signifies the revitalization of downtown Lakewood. He further acknowledged Google Fiber’s arrival as a validation of Belmar’s appeal to the wider West Denver community.
Meanwhile, Mayor Wendi Strom lauded Google’s decision to establish an office in Lakewood, attributing this move to the city’s robust local economy and a collaborative approach to economic development. The city’s consistent efforts to create a business-friendly environment also contributed to attracting such a leading global technology company. She expressed enthusiasm over the potential positive impact Google would bring about for the Lakewood community.
Source: Press Release