In this article, you'll learn:

• Why suburban office locations offer lower rent than downtown spaces.
• How suburban locations reduce transportation costs and offer free parking.
• The benefits of lower taxes and fewer regulations in suburban areas.
• How suburban offices offer cheaper housing and more space for employees.

The 2010s were the decade of many things, but one of that decade's biggest trends was the aggrandization of downtowns. This trend made sense. Downtowns have a great deal to offer, especially since most cities saw more "live" and more "play" filling in the live/work/play triangle.  However, in the 2020s as we survey the commercial real estate landscape with a new perspective, we see that downtowns may have overplayed their cards.  More and more people -- and companies -- are rediscovering the benefits of locating their offices outside of the urban core.  If you're considering where to put your business's next office, here are five reasons to include suburban office locations in your mix.