In this episode, host Phil Coover is joined by JLL Managing Director of Research and Strategy Christian Beaudoin and Ice Miller partner Jay Augustyn. As we all know, COVID-19 has caused an abrupt shift in workplace operations, many of which may have a lasting impact on how we work. For example, as we return to the office, we can expect a hyper-focus on health, wellness and safety. Post COVID-19, tenants and landlords will be looking for space designs that offer greater privacy and separation from others, as well as opportunities to collaborate and concentrate. We can expect flexible work schedules and locations, and our workplaces will need to accommodate these flexible needs. The amenities we expect from our workplaces will be different in a post COVID-19 world.

Christian Beaudoin is a Director of Research and Strategy for JLL in the Americas. He manages a team of analysts and consultants covering market dynamics in office, industrial, multifamily, and retail properties. He is nationally recognized as a leader in site selection, and he drives industry-leading analysis on economics, real estate development, and market conditions. He has led several publications on cities and planning, and real estate strategy and trends.

Christian advises many of the world’s largest organizations across multiple industries—including banking, consumer products, high-tech and government—on real estate strategy and development. Most recently, Christian led site selection project for Toyota in its decision to move its corporate headquarters from California to Texas and to locate its next generation auto plant in Huntsville, Alabama. He currently serves as an Advisor to the Obama Foundation on the planning, design and development of the Obama Presidential Center. He has presented at ULI, CoreNet, IFMA and related real estate association events and authored published papers on real estate trends, innovation and strategy.

Learn more about Christian at www.joneslanglasalle.com.

Please review the JLL article on this topic at: https://www.us.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights/research/2020-first-look-navigating-post-COVID-19