Report: Atlanta Office Density Expected to Decrease after COVID-19

A new report from JLL’s Atlanta office found that in the wake of COVID-19, the Atlanta office market is expected to shift to lower density environments. Read JLL’s full 2020 Atlanta creative office report here.

Prior to COVID-19, workplace density was on the rise, driving approximately 25% of offices to space allocations of less than 150 square feet per person, according to the report. In the wake of COVID-19, JLL reported that those environments may lose attractiveness in the short to medium-term as companies grapple with new social distancing guidelines. As employees begin to transition back to the office, the pendulum could swing back to lower density environments, driving the minimum square footage requirements to 250-or 300-square-feet per person.

However, JLL reports that creative office environments are already well-positioned to meet the new standards, allowing for flexible office reconfigurations to maintain health and safety while still inspiring collaboration. A number of creative offices feature direct exterior access (avoiding exposure to common areas) and tenant spaces are typically serviced by independent HVAC systems, resulting in improved air filtration and circulation. Additionally, a variety of outdoor amenities provides further opportunities to accommodate health and wellness features and programming.

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