GoneCoworking

Finding a coworking community where you can feel safe, comfortable and supported is a wonderful thing. But every once in a while, we get curious about how people are coworking in other parts of the world, and what their spaces have to offer!

It’s been surprising how many coworking spaces have sprung up in Colorado over the past year, and more are in the works. Angel, the curator of Cohere Coworking Community (my home base) in Fort Collins decided it would be fun to spend a day coworking in some of these spaces as a way to branch out and celebrate the growing movement.

If you’re going to be living or traveling in Colorado in the near future, these spaces are worth a look:

The Vault at the DaVinci Institute – Louisville, Colorado

Built inside a former bank, the Vault is a unique coworking space. Designed to provide a productive workspace for members of the DaVinci Institute, the Vault is home to all sorts of bright and technically-oriented people. Upon entering the Vault, we were immediately shocked by its sheer size. The main area provides different types of workspaces for at least 25 people, and it’s surrounded by private suites, offices, and meeting rooms all the way around. (You can even have a brainstorming session in the old bank vault if you want!)

@HeidiTown, @CaliGater and @GoneCoworking at the Vault!

Because coworking is only one of many programs at the DaVinci Institute, there isn’t always a community host on duty. Make sure they know you’re coming or the building might be locked when you arrive. Also, you’ll have to be comfortable working under the buzzing brightness of fluorescent lighting (it was an old bank, remember?!).

Green Spaces – Denver, Colorado

One of the five core values of coworking is Sustainability, and while this often refers to the community and its economic health, it’s cool to see that many spaces are choosing to interpret it environmentally as well. Green Spaces is a large, renovated warehouse that provides convenient workspace to entrepreneurs specializing in the green industry.

GreenSpace’s vision is “to forward the sustainability movement globally through widespread local hubs that incubate environmental entrepreneurs.” There are other GreenSpaces locations around the country, and all of them strive toward this same ideal. The space in Denver offers composting, recycling, reused furniture and local, environmental artwork in addition to high-speed WiFi and a plethora of workspaces.

The warehouse-y, industrial chic feeling of Denver’s GreenSpace might not be for everyone (especially if you’re looking for professional conference space in which to entertain a client) but it certainly appeals to fledgling businesses that prioritize their environmental impact.

Stay tuned for Colorado Coworking Mini-Tour: Part 2!