VanTrust Texas chief says employers prioritize walkable mixed-use office districts, flexible amenities

  • VanTrust executive vice president Bill Baumgardner said office buildings must “justify the commute” as hybrid work becomes standard, citing Flex Index Q1 2026 data showing 67% of US companies use hybrid models.
  • Employer selection priorities now center on walkable mixed-use locations with nearby housing, hotels, dining, parks, convenient parking, positioning office space as a talent attraction and retention tool.
  • At Frisco Station, VanTrust and partners are developing a 242-acre mixed-use project in Frisco, Texas, with Offices Three positioned around flexible layouts, tenant lounges, outdoor space, convenient parking, easy food delivery options.
  • Wellness amenities are gaining share versus “high-tech” features, aligning with Gensler Global Workplace Survey 2026 findings that 46% of employees rate wellness amenities above high-tech office features.
  • Concierge services and outdoor courts are losing priority as tenants shift spending toward amenities with daily use tied to convenience, employee experience, retention.


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