Amazon Amazon shortlists 20 cities for second headquarters Shortlist selected from 238 proposals includes one Canadian siteStiff competition for $5bn second HQ that could bring 50,000 jobs Zavian Tate, a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, pushes a large Amazon button, part of the city’s campaign for Amazon’s second HQ. Photograph: Brynn Anderson/APAmazon seeks prime North American spot for second headquarters Read moreAmazon released a list of 20 cities on Thursday which it is considering for its second headquarters, including established technology hubs like Boston and Pittsburgh as well as more surprising choices such as Columbus, Ohio. Quick guide Amazon HQ2 shortlist Show Hide The cities shortlisted for Amazon's proposed second headquarters AtlantaAustin, Tex​asBostonChicagoColumbus, OhioDallasDenverIndianapolisLos AngelesMiamiMontgomery County, MarylandNashvilleNewark, New JerseyNew YorkNorthern VirginiaPhiladelphiaPittsburghRaleigh, ​North CarolinaToronto, CanadaWashington​ DCCandidates were asked to give Amazon details of the cities’ education and crime statistics as well as cultural attractions, transport infrastructure and recreational opportunities. “You have your list of things you’re looking for from cities – but we live in these cities, and we’ve got some expectations of our own for Amazon,” the authors wrote. “We love jobs, we love technology, and we love convenience – but what you’re looking for will impact every part of our cities.

Source: The Guardian January 18, 2018 14:38 UTC