JJLL Opens New 20,000-Square-Foot Office Space in Downtown Tampa

The Gensler-and-JLL designed workplace will be home to about 100 JLL employees and will allow the firm to bring eight business lines together to collaborate and create in a modern and flexible workplace that features open workspaces, conference rooms, and a spacious café.

JLL announces today the relocation and expansion of the company’s Tampa office to a new 20,000-square-foot space within Downtown Tampa’s Truist Place, a Class A office building located at 401 E Jackson St. in Tampa, Florida. The new office space with spectacular views of Tampa Bay will accommodate more than 100 employees and bring together eight JLL business lines that are actively serving clients throughout Tampa Bay’s real estate market. The divisions include office, retail and industrial brokerage services, the Hotels & Hospitality Group, Capital Markets and Servicing, as well as Project Development Services, Work Dynamics, and Property Management. The buildout of the modernly designed workspace has been completed and employees have recently moved in.

Seeking to maximize the breathtaking waterfront views of Tampa Bay, JLL is moving from the 11th floor to the 27th floor and expanding its footprint by about 20% within Truist Place, a 526,505-square-foot property. JLL was represented by JLL Managing Directors Brent Miller and Jeff Heller in the office lease negotiations, while the property’s ownership group, Highwoods Properties, was represented by Lauren Coup, Senior Director of Leasing.

By signing this lease, JLL reaffirms its commitment to growing in Downtown Tampa which is experiencing significant economic and commercial investment with the rise of new condos and hotels, new dining and shopping options, the recent renovation of the Tampa Convention Center, and beautiful world-class parks and public spaces.

“We have seen accelerated real estate and business growth in the Tampa Bay market over recent years, particularly in the downtown core which is bustling with business activity. This contributed to our decision to remain in the downtown area and invest in creating a high-design and collaborative workspace that brings our JLL divisions together and reflects the innovative office solutions we provide for our clients,” said LaShawn Bates, JLL’s Brokerage Leader for North and Central Florida. “We selected an office space that we could design and build out to meet the needs of our growing and diverse employee base while fostering collaboration, innovation and socialization within teams. In addition, it will further strengthen our connections with clients and relationships with community and business leaders in Tampa Bay.” 

JLL’s new Tampa office was designed by award-winning architecture firm Gensler in partnership with Rayane Plyler and Jessica Cruze from JLL Work Dynamics, a business line that partners with leading organizations to create inspiring workspaces. Reflective of the JLL brand, the new office features an innovative design, the latest workplace technology, ample natural light and flexible furnishings that encourage teamwork and productivity. The office space offers a mix of open workspaces, private offices, multiple breakout sections and conference rooms to facilitate meetings and conversations. It includes a spacious and fully equipped café for employees to socialize, enjoy events, meet with clients and host business and community leaders. The new space enhances the work experience by prioritizing functionality and efficiency, while also integrating design elements that foster creativity, collaboration and innovation amongst teams. 

The 36-story office tower Truist Place is recognized as one of Tampa’s most iconic office buildings with panoramic views of the waterfront and city skyline. The modern building features new and enhanced amenities recently added to elevate the tenant experience. Amenities include Spark, a full-service conference and training facility; Velocity, a state-of-the-art fitness center; and The Verve, a collaborative lounge with an 11th floor terrace; in addition to a full-service bank, Blender Bar smoothie shop and concierge services.

About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 106,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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