Commenting on second quarter leasing progress, Brent Smith, Piedmont's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We continue to experience elevated demand for our Piedmont PLACES with tour and proposal activity at levels above historical averages. With almost 900,000 square feet of leasing either already executed or in the legal stage during the second quarter, prospective customers recognize Piedmont's best-in-class work environments and elevated service  present an exceptional value compared to new construction. This unique formula continues to drive both outsized demand and rental rate growth across the Piedmont portfolio."