tamtagon wrote:Commuter rail access is a likely secondary or tertiary factor.
dfwcre8tive wrote:But from the outside Dallas isn't really thought of as a tech hub compared to places like Austin, Washington, DC. and Boston.
Matt777 wrote:We do not market ourselves well.
cowboyeagle05 wrote:Also leaving out Houston's current disasters state are they a contender in any way? I am asking this just for the sake of getting an answer. I imagine San Antonio is also not on the list for reason.
DPatel304 wrote:If they are considering places like Boston, NYC, San Francisco, I honestly don't think Texas has a chance. I guess it comes down to what they want.
Texas can provide a lot of economical advantages, but if they are looking to be in the heart of a big city, then most of those other cities would be a MUCH better fit.
I wonder why Chicago isn't on that list, they do have a major international airport.
EDIT: I suppose I shouldn't say Amazon is 'considering' these cities, because the reality is we don't know anything about who they are considering. But if we assume this article is actually accurate, then what I said is true.
muncien wrote:The irony for Spire... Is that their inability to execute anything on their tract of land up to this point, may end up being their strength (not by their choosing of course). Keep in mind, they aren't a developer themselves, but just a Real Estate Investment company. Surely, they have realized by now that these lots won't sell themselves. I'd bet that they'd be willing to give significant leeway to offload the entire place to a single player. Combine that with the fact that there are several other nearby lots and existing buildings from other owners which are readily available, and you have a setup that is hard to match in any other significant metro.
That same 'high vacancy rate' discussion we were having about the CBD turns into a strength. Few cities with our workforce availability, low cost of living, transit availability, and global accessibility can match that.
Hopefully, the pro's are reaching out to Spire to put together a sweet deal.
tamtagon wrote:
DFW Airport - the domestic reach of Southwest is big bonus. With two major domestic hubs and a top 5(?) international hub, connectivity is also world class (ha).
TNWE wrote:I can't imagine Amazon finding a way to build an urban campus (similar to what they've got in Seattle) in Boston, NYC, San Fran, Toronto, or possibly even Denver. They're too built-up with existing, leased buildings and sky-high real estate costs. Keep in mind that Seattle's current real estate market is a product of Amazon & others growing explosively. South Lake Union was "cheap" when Amazon started.
Add the Dallas-Fort Worth region to the list of places vying for a second Amazon headquarters.
Mike Rosa, senior vice president for economic development of the Dallas Regional Chamber, said on Thursday that the organization has "communicated to Amazon our intent to respond" to the Seattle-based online retail giant's request for proposals.
"We are reviewing the RFP and look forward to showcasing for Amazon the many reasons why there is no better place than right here for Amazon's HQ2."
The possibilities are endless in North Texas, which is known for its sprawling landscape. But real estate sources say the decision will likely come down to finding the right tech and logistics talent needed to help Amazon.com continue its growth into the future.
tanzoak wrote:You guys are missing what I think has to be the front runner: Toronto.
I think Dallas is the best-positioned US city, but I'm feeling pessimistic that we'll end up #2 overall.
tanzoak wrote:You guys are missing what I think has to be the front runner: Toronto.
I think Dallas is the best-positioned US city, but I'm feeling pessimistic that we'll end up #2 overall.
PonyUp13 wrote:As much as people think of Amazon as a tech company (and it totally is don't get me wrong) it would surprise me if they made HQ2 basically their retail segment's HQ. This is an area where Dallas excels moreso than almost any other metro because we have such a strong retail/consumer products base of headquarters. Furthermore AWS is their cash cow and Dallas is the sort of place that excels with that sort of un-sexy tech.
It is hard to beat the collection of land, labor, and capital you have access to in Dallas and the state is not going to be outbid by anyone else.
PonyUp13 wrote:As much as people think of Amazon as a tech company (and it totally is don't get me wrong) it would not surprise me if they made HQ2 basically their retail segment's HQ. This is an area where Dallas excels
Matt777 wrote:tanzoak wrote:You guys are missing what I think has to be the front runner: Toronto.
I think Dallas is the best-positioned US city, but I'm feeling pessimistic that we'll end up #2 overall.
Trump and his Trumpians would have a meltdown. And with his very reactionary and impulsive tendencies, any mention of creating jobs overseas/over the border will result in a massive headache for Amazon from the current administration. Not to mention boycotts and outrage from his followers.
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