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PORTLAND, OR-With class A vacancies still tight, dotcoms were responsible for much of the leasing activity in class B and C buildings downtown, according to third quarter numbers from Grubb & Ellis. Meanwhile, in the high-tech haven located west of town, several projects were leased up before they hit the market.

By Brian K. Miller | Updated on October 25, 2000

PORTLAND, OR-With class A vacancies in the central business district hovering around 4%, Internet companies have turned to class B and C buildings in their search for space, according to a third quarter market report by Grubb & Ellis.

The downtown posted 80,000 sf of net absorption, accounting for more than 90% of the activity in class B and C buildings in the third quarter, according to the report. “Much of this activity is due to the culture downtown, offering workers access to transit, amenities and public spaces,” concludes the report. “These companies will endure the higher cost of taxes and parking to stay in the central city so that they may retain their most critical asset – their human capital.”

Meanwhile, very few large blocks of space are available in the high-tech haven located west of Portland, and vacancy rates remain below 7%, according to a third quarter report from Grubb & Ellis. Despite negative net absorption, activity remains strong, with significant amounts of square footage leased prior to completion.

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