Seattle Office Tenants Plan to Phase in Workers

SEATTLE—Seattle-based commercial real estate firm Urban Renaissance Group/URG recently released results from a survey of more than 500 commercial office and retail tenants, representing more than 50,000 employees, some 80% of whom are in the Greater Seattle area. The results show that employees will not be rushing back into offices, but rather taking advantage of a more phased approach.

“As we all continue to deal with the impacts of COVID-19, it is clear that our tenants are already planning on a phased-in approach with an emphasis that is safe and healthy for their employees,” said Patrick Callahan, URG founder and chief executive officer. “The office will be a different environment for some time, but with good planning and coordination between landlord and tenant, employees will remain safe and the work environment will be productive.”