Bank of America, like many large companies, wants access to a diverse talent base to allow it to connect with customers.

The best way to do that is to have a presence in areas with diverse populations. While some companies may be looking to leave cities, BoA thinks it is essential to have a presence in urban areas.

"I think the urban cities are still going to be very much a part of our equation," Anne Walker, global real estate and strategic initiatives executive at Bank of America, said on CBRE's "The Weekly Take" podcast.

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Leslie Shaver

Les Shaver has been covering commercial and residential real estate for almost 20 years. His work has appeared in Multifamily Executive, Builder, units, Arlington Magazine in addition to GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum.