Amazon HQ2 - Revision history

Ed at 17:39, 21 September 2020

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Ed at 17:34, 21 September 2020

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Ed at 17:19, 20 September 2020

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Ed at 17:12, 20 September 2020

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DylanDickens: /* Key Preferences and Decision Drivers */

2018-01-18T16:08:13Z

Key Preferences and Decision Drivers

MichelleH at 14:44, 31 October 2017

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DianaC: /* Amazon’s Seattle headquarters */

2017-10-06T19:44:27Z

Amazon’s Seattle headquarters

DianaC at 19:43, 6 October 2017

2017-10-06T19:43:49Z

DianaC at 19:41, 6 October 2017

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DianaC: /* Priority for Consideratin */

2017-10-06T19:31:11Z

Priority for Consideratin

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 {{Project
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 |Has sponsor=McNair Center
 |Has title=Amazon HQ2

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 {{Project
 |Has sponsor=McNair Center
 |Has title=Amazon HQ2

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 {{Project
 |Has title=Amazon HQ2
 |Has owner=Anne Dayton, Ed Egan, Diana Carranza,

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 |Has title=Amazon HQ2
 |Has owner=Anne Dayton, Ed Egan, Diana Carranza,

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	Community/Quality of Life: overall high quality of life, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities.		Community/Quality of Life: overall high quality of life, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities.
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		+	==Post-Finalist Commentary==
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		+	Amazon said the chosen location would have to have a talented workforce that already was based in the area, as well as good public transportation infrastructure and easy access to major airports. - https://www.recode.net/2018/1/18/16905148/amazons-hq2-finalists-boston-austin-newark-second-headquarters

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 |Has title=Amazon HQ2
 |Has owner=Anne Dayton, Ed Egan, Diana Carranza,
-|Has start date=October 5th,2017
+|Has start date=October 5th, 2017
 |Has keywords=Amazon, Headquarters, Bids, Proposals
-|Has project status=Active
+|Has project status=Complete
 }}
-On September 2017, Amazon announced it wants a second home outside Seattle. The news have resulted in  a fierce bidding war to lure Amazon — and the thousands of high-paying jobs — using a combination of tax breaks and other incentives.
+On September 2017, Amazon announced it wants a second home outside Seattle. The news has resulted in a fierce bidding war to lure Amazon — and the thousands of high-paying jobs — using a combination of tax breaks and other incentives.
-Amazon’s current headquarters are located in downtown Seattle, Washington. Amazon has been a catalyst for development of the South Lake Union Innovation District in Seattle. In 2017, Amazon was awarded the “City Maker” award by the Downtown Seattle Association. The company estimates its investments in Seattle from 2010 through 2016 resulted in an additional $38 billion to the city’s economy – every dollar invested by Amazon in Seattle generated an additional $1.4 for the city’s economy overall. More information at: www.amazon.com/amazonHQ2.
+Amazon’s current headquarters are located in downtown Seattle, Washington. Amazon has been a catalyst for the development of the South Lake Union Innovation District in Seattle. In 2017, Amazon was awarded the “City Maker” award by the Downtown Seattle Association. The company estimates its investments in Seattle from 2010 through 2016 resulted in an additional $38 billion to the city’s economy – every dollar invested by Amazon in Seattle generated an additional $1.4 for the city’s economy overall. More information at: www.amazon.com/amazonHQ2.
-The second headquarters are expected to generate as many as fifty thousand (50,000) new full-time employees with an average annual total compensation exceeding one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) over the next ten to fifteen years, following commencement of operations. The Project is expected to have over $5 billion in  in capital investment over the initial 15-17 years of the Project.
+The second headquarters is expected to generate as many as fifty thousand (50,000) new full-time employees with an average annual total compensation exceeding one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) over the next ten to fifteen years, following commencement of operations. The Project is expected to have over $5 billion in capital investment over the initial 15-17 years of the Project.
 We intend to provide information about Amazon's requests and any updates on the decision-making process.
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 ==Request for Proposal==
-Amazon's RFP was launched on September 7, 2017, the response deadline is by October 19, 2017 and the Final Site Selection is scheduled for 2018.
+Amazon's RFP was launched on September 7, 2017, the response deadline is by October 19, 2017, and the Final Site Selection is scheduled for 2018.
 In choosing the location for HQ2, Amazon has a preference for:
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  233,000  Annual hotel nights by visiting Amazonians and guests (2016)
- $43 million  paid into the city’s public transportation system as employees’benefit
+ $43 million  paid into the city’s public transportation system as employees benefit
 Indirect Impact
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  Existing buildings of at least 500,000+ sq. ft. based on core requirements
- A greenfield site of approximately 100 acres, with utility infrastructure in place and  pedestrian-friendly.
+ A greenfield site of approximately 100 acres, with utility infrastructure in place and pedestrian-friendly.
- Other infill, existing buildings, including opportunities for renovation/redevelopment and
+ Other infills, existing buildings, including opportunities for renovation/redevelopment and
 greenfield sites.
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 Incentives: incentive programs available (i.e. land, site preparation, tax credits/exemptions, relocation grants, workforce grants, utility incentives/grants, permitting, and fee reductions)
-Labor Force:  highly educated labor pool and a strong university system.
+Labor Force: highly educated labor pool and a strong university system.
 Logistics: highway corridor and arterial roadway capacity potential with direct access to significant population centers. International airport with daily direct flights to Seattle, New York, San Francisco/Bay Area, and Washington, D.C. is also an important consideration.
 Time to Operations: Requisite access, utility infrastructure, and zoning are critical.
-Cultural Community Fit : diverse population, excellent institutions of higher education, local government support. Stable and consistent business climate.
+Cultural Community Fit: diverse population, excellent institutions of higher education, local government support. Stable and consistent business climate.
 Community/Quality of Life: overall high quality of life, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities.

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  $43 million  paid into the city’s public transportation system as employees’benefit
-Indirect Impact by Amazon
+Indirect Impact
  53,000 Additional jobs created in the city
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  7 in 2010 to 31 in 2017 Increase in Fortune 500 companies with engineering/R&D centers in Seattle
 ==Priority for Consideration ==

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	 Overall proximity of the buildings at full build-out		 Overall proximity of the buildings at full build-out
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		+	==Key Preferences and Decision Drivers ==
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		+	Amazon’s preferences in no particular order.
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		+	Site/Building: suitable buildings/sites based on core requirements and preferences.
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		+	Capital and Operating Costs: stable and business-friendly environment and tax structure.
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		+	Incentives: incentive programs available (i.e. land, site preparation, tax credits/exemptions, relocation grants, workforce grants, utility incentives/grants, permitting, and fee reductions)
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		+	Labor Force: highly educated labor pool and a strong university system.
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		+	Logistics: highway corridor and arterial roadway capacity potential with direct access to significant population centers. International airport with daily direct flights to Seattle, New York, San Francisco/Bay Area, and Washington, D.C. is also an important consideration.
		+	Time to Operations: Requisite access, utility infrastructure, and zoning are critical.
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		+	Cultural Community Fit : diverse population, excellent institutions of higher education, local government support. Stable and consistent business climate.
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		+	Community/Quality of Life: overall high quality of life, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities.

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−	==Priority for ~~Consideratin~~ ==	+	==Priority for Consideration ==

	Amazon will consider the following site/building categories for the Project:		Amazon will consider the following site/building categories for the Project: