Choreo leads more than 40,000 square feet of new leasing at One South

By AI, Created 4:32 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – One South in uptown Charlotte added more than 40,000 square feet of new and expanded office leasing, led by a 15,619-square-foot deal with wealth management firm Choreo. The activity reinforces demand for amenity-rich space in Charlotte’s urban core as the tower blends office, retail and hospitality upgrades.

Why it matters: - One South’s latest leasing wave shows that uptown Charlotte still has pull for firms that want premium office space in a transit- and amenity-rich location. - Choreo’s lease is the largest of the recent transactions and adds another national financial services tenant to the tower. - The activity also supports the case that office demand is strongest where workspace, retail, dining and wellness offerings are bundled together.

What happened: - Trinity Partners and One South ownership announced more than 40,000 square feet of new and expanded office leasing at One South on the Plaza. - Choreo signed a 15,619-square-foot lease in the 40-story Class-A tower at Trade and Tryon in uptown Charlotte. - Choreo will occupy space at the building as it expands in Charlotte, a market the firm views as a growth area. - The deal was the largest among several recent transactions at the building.

The details: - JRN Development expanded by 2,541 square feet. - CITCO Technology Management signed a new 8,299-square-foot lease. - GRSM signed a new 4,202-square-foot lease. - BWE signed a new 9,339-square-foot lease. - Brad Grow of 6 Summit Partners represented Choreo. - John Hannon, Tim Arnold and Rhea Greene of Trinity Partners represented One South. - One South has invested more than $9 million in amenity upgrades in recent years. - The building’s Three amenity floor spans 22,000 square feet and includes a café, cocktail bar, golf simulator, gaming lounge and event space with a retractable glass wall. - One Athletics is a 30,000-square-foot fitness facility that received a $2 million investment. - One Athletics includes Charlotte’s only indoor pickleball court inside the I-277 loop, plus locker rooms, boutique fitness classes and upgraded equipment. - Recent retail openings at District One include Coquette, Ace No. 3 and Pet Wants. - One South says the building totals about 850,000 square feet across 40 floors, with average floor plates of 23,000 square feet. - Since 2015, the property has seen $100 million in renovations to the lobby, plaza and exterior façade. - Current office tenants include Huntington National Bank, Protiviti, Optomi, SCOR Global Life Americas, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, Ridgemont Equity Partners, William Blair & Company and Industrious.

Between the lines: - The leasing mix points to broad demand across wealth management, development, IT services, law and mortgage banking, not just one industry. - One South is using capital improvements and mixed-use retail to compete on experience, not just rent or location. - The concentration of financial and professional services tenants fits Charlotte’s role as a major business district. - Hannon said the leasing activity reflects a broader shift in how people want to work and engage with their environment.

What’s next: - One South is directing prospects to its leasing site for updates and leasing information. - Continued office and retail activity at the tower suggests more leasing momentum could follow if the building keeps drawing firms that want a central uptown address.

The bottom line: - One South is pairing major tenant wins with amenity upgrades to stay competitive in Charlotte’s top-tier office market.