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Which Midwest Metro Areas Are Gaining the Most Residents from Other Metros?
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data on national metro-to-metro migration trends, which showed that metros such as Phoenix; Inland Empire, Calif.; and Dallas were drawing the most…
Smaller Northeastern Metros Continue Gaining More Residents Through Metro-to-Metro Migration
The Northeast is home to the country’s largest megalopolis, comprising some of the most important economic and cultural centers in the U.S. One demographic trend that characterized the…
Top 15 Mid-Sized Metros for Tech Workers Looking to Relocate
Using data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the following study focused on U.S. metropolitan areas with populations of less than 1 million residents and scored them across six indicators, including:
Life quality (such as regional price parity, educational attainment and unemployment rate) – 25 points
Tech job density – 30 points
Average tech salary – 15 points
Tech business density – 15 points
Percentage of the total population covered by employer-based health insurance – 5 points
Number of leisure establishments per 100,000 residents – 10 points
Here Are the Smaller Metros Winning Net Population Through In-Migration
Our recent study on metro-to-metro migration found that the biggest hotspots for population inflow are still mostly concentrated in the Sun Belt. However, simply looking at an overall…
Columbia Property Trust Inks 2nd Lease Deal at 799 Broadway
Columbia Property Trust signed its second tenant at its ongoing development at 799 Broadway, just one a month after securing its first lease for the building. Bain Venture Capital will occupy the entire 10th floor – roughly 8,756 square feet – of the 10-story Manhattan office space on a 10-year contract. Asking rent was between $150 and $200 per square foot.
Microsoft To Lease 150,000 Square Feet in Union Square Office Tower
Microsoft signed a lease for 150,000 square feet of office space in the 10-story Flatiron District tower at 122 Fifth Ave. in Union Square. The tech giant will occupy roughly half of the property — floors six through 10, which were previously leased to Barnes & Noble. Asking rents remain undisclosed for the time being, and Microsoft has yet to establish a clear move-in date.
Mapping the Lowest & Highest Automation Potential of White-Collar Employment in the U.S.
So far, automation has been mostly integrated with hard, manual labor occupations. However, the process is not limited to blue-collar employment. As automation R&D progresses, the repetitive and tedious tasks of office-using, white-collar occupations are first up for an increase in efficiency.
Rudin & BXP Sign 2nd Tenant at Brooklyn Navy Yards’ Dock 72
After a long pandemic wait, WeWork is no longer the only name on the tenant roster at Dock 72. Navy Yards will be the new home of Food52, relocating to Brooklyn from Chelsea in 2022.
Boeing-Leased Denver Office Property Sells for $67 Million
The property’s best-in-class amenities complement its location, which is highly advantageous in various industries, both for tenants looking to tap into the rich local talent pool, as well as tenants moving products throughout the region and beyond.
Office Vacancy Across Top U.S. Markets Dipped Below 15%, National Leasing Rates Stable
Office sales across key U.S. office markets analyzed for this most recent report surpassed $50 billion during the first nine months of 2021, while the average sales price per square foot continued to climb.
