Space Planning Checklist

The key to getting the best deal at the right location is to define and understand your needs and wants at the outset. Discussing these details with key employees, a real estate professional and your space planner will ensure that your needs get met.

Here are a variety of issues that should be considered prior to commencing the office location decision process:

• Features Site Accessibility
• Best 3 Features of Current Space
• Most Important Features
• Freeway Access
• Public Transportation Timing
• Layout Type
• Occupancy Date
• Time Line for Process
• Offices vs. Open Work Areas
• Location
• Employees Geographic Location
• Access
• Sizes of Offices & Work Areas
• Windows
• Special Needs
• Budget / Cost Lease Options
• Budget & Cost
• Expansion Extension
• Termination Contraction
• First Right of Refusal on
• Adjoining Space
• Reception Area Security
• Seating Upgrades
• Neighborhood
• Work Areas Amenities
• Sizes
• Equipment
• Special Electrical Needs
• Rest Rooms
• Lease Length
• Parking Lease Length
• Extension Options
• Cost
• Growth Projections 
• 3 year
• 5 year
• 10 year
• Elevators
• HVAC
• 24 Hour Security
• General Feel Identity
• Spacious or Efficient
• Lighting
• Quality
• Signage Visibility
• Conference Rooms
• Type of Building
• Location in Building
• Location on Floor
• View
• Building & Floor Size
• Quality of Improvements
• Coffee Bars