Amazon announces 20 finalists for new headquarters
The playoffs of the ?urbanist super bowl? are about to begin Not to be sidelined by another tech firm?s recent announcement of a new headquarters, Amazon announced its list of finalists for its HQ2 competition.
According to the New York Times, the company selected 20 different cities as potential hosts for its forthcoming second headquarters, a highly sought-after prize expected to come with 50,000 high-paid employees and $5 billion in investment from the retail giant. A total of 238 cities from across the United States, Mexico, and Canada submitted proposals.
Based on the company?s detailed request for proposal?which sought out metro areas with more than 1 million people; a stable, business-friendly environment; an urban or suburban location that can retain tech talent; proximity to major highways and an international airport; and access to mass transit?many of the major cities on this morning?s list, especially those on the East Coast and in Texas, weren?t big surprises. Perhaps the most unexpected finalists are Indianapolis, Indiana; Miami, Florida; and Columbus, Ohio.
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The company?s fall announcement seeking proposals generated considerable interest from local leaders, who raced to come up with the best sites for a future Amazon headquarters, as well as the most favorable packages of tax breaks and business incentives (many of which are still not public).
Some cities have been criticized for offering too much, including some deals, s...
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