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{{Project|Has project output=Content|Has sponsor=McNair ProjectsCenter
|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
}}
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 is are located in downtown Seattle, Washington. Amazon has been a catalyst for the development in downtown Seattle and for the redevelopment of the South Lake Union Innovation Districtin 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 capital expendituresinvestment 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:
HQ2 could be, but does not have to be:
An urban or downtown campus
Access to mass transit: At site (Direct access to rail, train, subway/metro, bus routes
Building Requirements
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 by Amazon
53,000 Additional jobs created in the city
7 in 2010 to 31 in 2017 Increase in Fortune 500 companies with engineering/R&D centers in Seattle
==Priority for Consideration ==
Amazon will consider the following site/building categories for the Project:
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 infills, existing buildings, including opportunities for renovation/redevelopment and
greenfield sites.
Overall proximity of the buildings at full build-out
==Key Preferences and Decision Drivers ==
Amazon’s preferences in no particular order.
Site/Building: suitable buildings/sites based on core requirements and preferences.
Capital and Operating Costs: stable and business-friendly environment and tax structure.
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.
==Post-Finalist Commentary==
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
