North Carolina’s rapid population growth, lower cost of living and deep talent pool, all combined with the Research Triangle—the nation’s largest research park and a thriving hub for life sciences, technology and innovation—act as a catalyst for development. As a result, more than 4.6 million square feet of office space was underway in the metro as of November, according to CommercialEdge.
Republic Tower Deemed Project of the Year
This is part of ABJ’s special report on the 2026 Austin Commercial Real Estate Awards.