As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, office visit trends in major cities offer a fascinating glimpse into the recovery and adaptation of urban workspaces. In August, office visits nationwide reached 68.8 percent of August 2019 levels, slightly below the recovery peak seen in July.

Regional Highlights

Miami, New York, Atlanta, and Dallas have outperformed the national baseline for year-over-five-year office recovery. In contrast, Los Angeles and San Francisco continue to lag behind. Notably, Atlanta experienced the most significant year-over-year growth in office visits, with a 7.3 percent increase.

Detailed Urban Analysis

A closer look at major urban hubs reveals a continuation of recent trends:

• Miami: Office visits were nearly 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
• New York: Visits reached approximately 85 percent of August 2019 levels.
• Atlanta: With stricter in-office policies, visits were 75.6 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
• Dallas: Consistently outperforming the national baseline.

Atlanta’s surge in office leasing activity, as reported by Bisnow, underscores its impressive 7.3 percent year-over-year visit growth in August 2024. Miami followed with a 5.7 percent increase, while San Francisco, despite lagging behind pre-pandemic levels, showed a steady annual gain of 3.0 percent.

Looking Ahead

With the school year underway and summer vacations behind us, office foot traffic is poised to continue its upward trend. Will September 2024 set a new post-pandemic return-to-office record? Stay tuned as we monitor these evolving dynamics.