Amazon HQ2 bid

[skyscraperpage17]

Business leaders go all out to help win Amazon’s HQ2

https://saportareport.com/business-l...n-amazons-hq2/

[skyscraperpage17]

Originally Posted by skyscraperpage17

Business leaders go all out to help win Amazon’s HQ2

https://saportareport.com/business-l...n-amazons-hq2/

The biggest takeaway for me is that The Home Depot's really starting to bitch a fit over the possibly of Amazon coming to town. In fact, they seem to be vehemently opposed to them anchoring the Gulch site (I guess they don't want big bad Bezos overshadowing their backyard), despite their HQ being practically all of the way up in Marietta.

Personally, I will have no issues with boycotting a home town company if they alone are responsible for the Gulch not happening and ruining this bid.

[scania]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

WOW - No incentives offered for Amazon HQ2, though Austin pitches chance to reshape entire city

This will significantly handicap Austin's chances, but I do applaud them for not selling out their city.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...gh-austin.html

I agree. This isn’t the same as the film industry here in Georgia, but I despise how we have basically prostituted ourselves to win corporations. We’ve given so much tax incentives to the film industry, to where we aren’t reaping much benefits.

[Libertarian]

Yeah, we're subsidizing them pervs to the hilt.

[Libertarian]

I really believe Amazon will relocate to Austin or Dallas with or without subsidies. Wish I could be more optimistic for Atlanta.

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by Libertarian

I really believe Amazon will relocate to Austin or Dallas with or without subsidies. Wish I could be more optimistic for Atlanta.

Don't agree at all,,,Definitely ET.Z..

[bigstick]

What utter INSANITY is this???

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...st-amazon.html

[skyscraperpage17]

Originally Posted by bigstick

What utter INSANITY is this???

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...st-amazon.html

Figures, it's a NY firm.

Between them and the NY Times, they obviously have some irrational hatred towards Atlanta.

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by skyscraperpage17

Figures, it's a NY firm.

Between them and the NY Times, they obviously have some irrational hatred towards Atlanta.

Definitely, but Chattanooga, um yeah, I love Chatt, but airport? Mass Transit? ETC, ETC.
To hell with them using our airport. Maybe if they give Georgia the rights to the TN river which was wrongly posted by a drunken moonshiner, then maybe.

[3yonce]

Originally Posted by bigstick

What utter INSANITY is this???

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...st-amazon.html

Wait, why is Seattle on that list?

[bigstick]

Originally Posted by 3yonce

Wait, why is Seattle on that list?

It is a poorly written and thought out POS article that makes absolutely NO sense whatsoever.

[Atlanta3000]

Originally Posted by bigstick

It is a poorly written and thought out POS article that makes absolutely NO sense whatsoever.

Let examine this Analyst(s) thought process....

If I was Amazon proposing a second NA HQ and the largest economic development in US history what criteria would I be looking for:

• What city has the most expensive real estate in the US?
• What is the most expensive city for my future employees to live in?
• What city has one of the highest corporate, state and city taxes in NA?
• What city has one of the most onerous business environments in NA?
• Which US city is the most targeted for a terrorist attack?
• Which major NA city has one of the most shitty winters?
• What is the largest city in NA forecasted to be under water due to climate change?

Winner*Winner*Chicken*Dinner = New York City

I am a lover - not a fighter, but I feel strongly the person or people responsible for publishing this rubbish should be stoned in a public square.

[Triptychtwo]

Not much new info, but others have noticed the permit as well...

Details of the Gulch development in the permit hew quite closely to Amazon's wish list when it comes to HQ2. The online retail giant, in its request for proposals, said it was seeking locations with on-site mass transit access, very close to major population centers and within 45 minutes from a major international airport, all of which could be had at the Gulch. The 9M SF office proposal is more than enough for the 8M SF of office Amazon said it would need over 20 years.

Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/...medium=Browser

[scania]

Originally Posted by Atlanta3000

Let examine this Analyst(s) thought process....

If I was Amazon proposing a second NA HQ and the largest economic development in US history what criteria would I be looking for:

• What city has the most expensive real estate in the US?
• What is the most expensive city for my future employees to live in?
• What city has one of the highest corporate, state and city taxes in NA?
• What city has one of the most onerous business environments in NA?
• Which US city is the most targeted for a terrorist attack?
• Which major NA city has one of the most shitty winters?
• What is the largest city in NA forecasted to be under water due to climate change?

Winner*Winner*Chicken*Dinner = New York City

I am a lover - not a fighter, but I feel strongly the person or people responsible for publishing this rubbish should be stoned in a public square.

Dude, calm down. A lot of us on here are so Pro-Atlanta that we become ignorant in our shallowness. Not specifically talking to you Atlnata3000, I am speaking in general. Now I love Atlanta as much as anyone on here. But, if I️ had the means to live anywhere in the US, I honestly can understand why people would prefer some of these other cities. Yes we can talk about the cost of living, but “HELLO” there’s a reason why houses, apartments, etc are cheaper in Macon than Atlanta. People want to be in Atlanta more so than Macon. It’s the same with NYC, and some of the other major cities in comparison to Atlanta. And keep in mind, just like who live in Macon, Augusta, etc. would say there’s no way they would live or work in Atlanta...some of us are doing the same thing with these other cities like NYC, or San Fran. Let’s keep an open mind and not be so judgmental on articles that don’t support Atlanta versus believing that everything in an article is the Bible if it supports Atlanta. I will say that it would be great if Atlanta wins Amazon if we don’t give them the world. But one thing Atlanta lacks is diversity. Yes we have a lot of black and white diversity but it’s extremely limited in comparison to some of these other cities. As far as airports, some of you act as if these other cities don’t have great airports too.

[smArTaLlone]

The Business Chronicle speculates, as we have, that the Gulch permit filing is related to the HQ2 pitch.

The Gulch, a 120-ace site in downtown Atlanta, is the “primary site” being pushed by Atlanta in its pitch to land Amazon’s $5 billion HQ2.

An Oct. 30 filing with the city could suggest the groundwork is being laid to prep the property for Amazon's mammoth development.

An undisclosed party has filed plans to develop 9.3 million square feet of office and 1 million square feet of retail space at the Gulch, near CNN Center and Philips Arena. Plans also call for a 1,500-room hotel and 2,100 apartments. This is a 9-acre property owned by the city of Atlanta, according to Fulton County property records.

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...r-amazons.html

[atlantaguy]

Originally Posted by scania

Dude, calm down. A lot of us on here are so Pro-Atlanta that we become ignorant in our shallowness. Not specifically talking to you Atlnata3000, I am speaking in general. Now I love Atlanta as much as anyone on here. But, if I️ had the means to live anywhere in the US, I honestly can understand why people would prefer some of these other cities. Yes we can talk about the cost of living, but “HELLO” there’s a reason why houses, apartments, etc are cheaper in Macon than Atlanta. People want to be in Atlanta more so than Macon. It’s the same with NYC, and some of the other major cities in comparison to Atlanta. And keep in mind, just like who live in Macon, Augusta, etc. would say there’s no way they would live or work in Atlanta...some of us are doing the same thing with these other cities like NYC, or San Fran. Let’s keep an open mind and not be so judgmental on articles that don’t support Atlanta versus believing that everything in an article is the Bible if it supports Atlanta. I will say that it would be great if Atlanta wins Amazon if we don’t give them the world. But one thing Atlanta lacks is diversity. Yes we have a lot of black and white diversity but it’s extremely limited in comparison to some of these other cities. As far as airports, some of you act as if these other cities don’t have great airports too.

You need bring it down a couple of notches yourself.

It seems to just bug the hell out of you whenever anyone here gets excited about anything related to Atlanta, no matter what it may be.

This constant need to talk down to and lecture people like they have never been anywhere is insulting. You need to realize that this is mostly a group of very well traveled professionals that didn't just roll into town from Dothan last month.

[scania]

Originally Posted by atlantaguy

You need bring it down a couple of notches yourself.

It seems to just bug the hell out of you whenever anyone here gets excited about anything related to Atlanta, no matter what it may be.

This constant need to talk down to and lecture people like they have never been anywhere is insulting. You need to realize that this is mostly a group of very well traveled professionals that didn't just roll into town from Dothan last month.

There’s no need to debate. I get excited as much as anyone, but unlike some, I don’t discredit other cities or talk down other cities as if Atlanta is the best city in the US.

[Ant131531]

Originally Posted by scania

There’s no need to debate. I get excited as much as anyone, but unlike some, I don’t discredit other cities or talk down other cities as if Atlanta is the best city in the US.

You talk down on Atlanta a lot as well.

[skyscraperpage17]

I also don't think someone who lives in LA should be lecturing anyone in Atlanta about ignorance or shallowness considering that LA, by many, is basically considered an older and super-sized Atlanta.

But in any event, the discussion has become pointless. We're all entitled ot our opinions, but anyone who blatantly snubs a city by suggesting a town like Chattanooga (I'm sure it's a nice town, but come on!) would be a better fit for Amazon HQ2, or suggesting the same traffic problems every other good Amazon HQ2 fit has automatically disqualifies them has no credibility IMO. They don't deserve all of the attention we're giving them.

[Atlanta3000]

Scania

Just because Scania lives in LA and Atlanta doesn't mean his opinion should not be accepted/respected in an Atlanta thread (except when he disagrees with me - j/k). Seriously everyone on the Atlanta threads needs a reality check and an outside perspective occasionally. I know my opinion on multiple occasions has been dismissed because I moved here from Northern VA 13 years ago. I certainly did not appreciate it and I don't appreciate you doing to Scania even when the subject is something he disagrees with me on!