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Metro May Help DC Area Win Amazon's 2nd Headquarters: Report
Metro is considering a proposal to make its own land available for Amazon's use if the tech giant sets its roots down int he D.C. area.
WASHINGTON, DC — Amazon is looking to open a second headquarters somewhere in the United States, potentially bringing 50,000 jobs to the lucky region, and Metro will vote this week on a proposal aimed at helping D.C. become Amazon's second home.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will vote this week on a proposal to offer up Metro development sites as part of the bid to get the new headquarters, according to a WTOP report.
If the board approves, General Manager Paul Wiedefeld would be able to negotiate using Metro properties in the headquarters solicitation.
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Amazon's criteria is pretty tough for any region to fulfill, even one as large and tech-friendly as the D.C. area. Amazon requires about 100 acres of certified or pad-ready space, or sites that could accommodate 8 million square feet of office space by 2027.
Metro has a number of joint development sites that could be included with others to help the D.C. area meet the 100-acre requirement.
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