Tech users are drawn to fitness centers and wellness initiatives/programs such as yoga classes.

AUSTIN, TX/DALLAS—Research from Cushman & Wakefield explores "The Great Tech Migration" out of San Francisco and into cities such as Dallas, Austin, Chicago and New York. Specifically, Dallas' tech sector continues to grow—it now represents 5.8% of total employment and accounts for 6.9% of Dallas office space.

Tech users are demanding offices with large outdoor spaces or courtyards with Wi-Fi, outdoor games and patios, Cribb Altman, a senior director within Cushman & Wakefield's tenant representation group and a member of the firm's technology practice group, tells GlobeSt.com. Those tenants are increasingly drawn to buildings that provide tenant lounges, fitness centers and other wellness initiatives/programs, such as sit/stand desks and yoga classes. And of course, walkability to restaurants is still paramount, he conveys.

"In Dallas, there has been a flight to class-A buildings with attractive amenities, as this helps with recruitment and retention," Altman tells GlobeSt.com. "We're seeing tech users want offices with predominantly open areas, but with lots of huddle rooms or phone rooms so employees can have focus space and take personal calls. Benching is becoming more common, since it allows tech users to become more efficient with their space. Meanwhile, co-working space is very attractive as teams can office together but have access to shared common space and can sign short-term leases, which provides maximum flexibility. Finally, offices with fiber connectivity and a strong WiredScore are attractive because they allow tech companies to work faster and more efficiently."