Updated
Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Jun 21
Morgan Stanley Weighs Alpharetta Against Dallas for $700 Million Hub
Updated
Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Jun 21

Morgan Stanley Weighs Alpharetta Against Dallas for $700 Million Hub

3 articles · Updated · The Atlanta Journal Constitution · Jun 21

Summary

  • $18.5 million in Dallas incentives is tied to Morgan Stanley’s plan to lease about 700,000 square feet in a new tower under a 16-year deal, with Alpharetta identified in city documents as the main rival site.
  • Alpharetta already hosts more than 3,000 Morgan Stanley employees across 13 business divisions, making the Atlanta suburb a credible contender for the regional headquarters expansion.
  • Dallas City Council is set to consider the incentive package Wednesday, a step that would clear the way for the office deal if Morgan Stanley chooses Texas.
  • The search has narrowed to metro Atlanta and Dallas as Morgan Stanley looks to expand its U.S. operational footprint, though the bank and broker JLL declined to comment.

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