Amazon may narrow the list further in coming months and is expected to decide by the end of the year. It has failed to keep up with demand for low- and moderate-priced housing — a challenge that also concerns Amazon, according to local development officials who have spoken with the company’s representatives. The remaining 260,000 would be households of people filling jobs generated by fresh economic activity spun off by Amazon, according to the COG. Some officials and residents say the common interest in attracting Amazon would galvanize the region to overcome any challenges. Prioritizing growthWith or without Amazon, the Washington region is expected to grow in coming years.

Source: Washington Post May 12, 2018 23:17 UTC