That’s what’s scary to people around here.”[Bezos, Amazon board visiting Washington, but no headquarters announcement planned.] But stock market investors, online betting sites and corporate relocation experts have all declared Northern Virginia the favorite to land the so-called HQ2. Crystal City, with easy transit access, proximity to Reagan National Airport, and ready-to-occupy office buildings, has long been considered a strong contender. Betting sites give Northern Virginia the most likely odds of landing the project, and stock analysts have sweetened their view of JBG Smith — owner of most of Crystal City — as Amazon’s announcement has approached. [With Amazon decision looming, improvements in higher ed, housing gain steam.]

Source: Washington Post November 03, 2018 14:00 UTC