India, Sept. 15 -- Corporate occupiers are increasingly looking beyond the office building itself, viewing urban infrastructure through a broader lens of liveability when deciding on commercial space. For nearly 70% office space tenants, employees' travel time to the workplace is an important consideration when choosing an office location. Nearly 18% are willing to pay a premium for better access to public transport, underscoring how connectivity is becoming central to workplace decisions, according to a CBRE report released on September 15.

But the concerns extend well beyond the daily commute. Poor air quality and AQI levels were identified by 50% of occupiers as a major infrastructure threat to business operations and employee experie...