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Quarterly Report: Silicon Valley Commercial Space (Q1 2026)

Commercial Space 2026 Q1 report coverQ1 2026 - Office vacancies have climbed above dot-com-era highs, asking rents continue to decline across all major space types, and commercial development has slowed to its lowest level in over a decade. At the same time, leasing activity is on track to record its highest volume since 2022, driven by expansion in research and development and flex space.

Joint Venture’s Q1 2026 market update — released in partnership with JLL Silicon Valley — breaks down the latest trends shaping Silicon Valley’s commercial real estate landscape, including vacancies, rents, leasing activity, and development.

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The Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies is the research arm of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, and is housed within the organization. Research topics focus on economic and community health issues within Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area, as well as on broader regional issues.

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Get comprehensive information and data about Silicon Valley’s economic and community health at siliconvalleyindicators.org.