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|Has title=Amazon HQ2
|Has owner=Anne Dayton, Ed Egan, Diana Carranza,
|Has start date=October 5th,2017
|Has keywords=Amazon, Headquarters, Bids, Proposals
|Has project status=ActiveComplete
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On September 2017, Amazon announced it wants a second home outside Seattle. The news have 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 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 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 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.
==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.
In choosing the location for HQ2, Amazon has a preference for:
233,000 Annual hotel nights by visiting Amazonians and guests (2016)
$43 million paid into the city’s public transportation system as employees’benefitemployees benefit
Indirect Impact
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.
Other infillinfills, existing buildings, including opportunities for renovation/redevelopment and
greenfield sites.
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.
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.
Community/Quality of Life: overall high quality of life, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities.
