The Woodlands Leads Cautiously Optimistic Office Market

Leasing is underway at Research Forest Lakeside, a 77-acre mixed-use development on Lake Woodlands.

THE WOODLANDS, TX—Diversification has helped the metro stay the course while energy prices have recovered to a highly profitable range, allowing for anticipated growth from the energy sector. Factor in the nearing pipeline completion to support the Permian Basin and enthusiasm is cautiously optimistic, according to a report by Transwestern.

Leasing is part of that enthusiasm as office space is currently in lease-up at Research Forest Lakeside, a 77-acre mixed-use development on Lake Woodlands. Currently, there are five office buildings comprising approximately 1 million square feet and an additional four office buildings totaling 629,404 square feet slated for future construction.