Could Atlanta be in the running for second Amazon headquarters? (Dallas: DMV, locations)

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

You mean in Atlanta? I don't know. All I'm saying is that you have to consider more than rail-based transit to make the argument that one place has better transportation infrastructure than another.



And Dallas has two airports.

And Atlanta is considered a major transportation hub. And Dallas isn't.

[JoeP]

Both offer a lot, as do the other cities on the list. As has been the case since last Fall, those who view this through "my city offers this so that is what is most important to Amazon" fail to see this is a list of good cities each with strengths and weaker areas.

[Atlwarrior]

I hope Amazon executives visit Atlanta on a 60 degree day. No other city can rival Atlanta's beautiful neighborhoods and trees on a beautiful day. I think executives would be fairly impress at a ride from North Springs to the Airport. It is one of the easiest and most efficient rides to the airport.

[Jandrew5]

I think Atlanta is in great position, but I still worry about the potential cost of living impact. Even if Amazon doesn't meet that lofty 20 year goal, it's still going to be a game changer and other smaller companies will definitely follow suit.

Originally Posted by Iconographer

And Atlanta is considered a major transportation hub. And Dallas isn't.

DFW Airport? 3rd busiest airport in the world in terms of movement, and American's hub. Dallas Love is also the fastest growing airport now that restrictions have been lifted. DFW metro is home to Southwest and American's HQ's, plus Toyota.

More freeway miles, there's transit lines, and Dallas also handles a lot of Mexico logistics, and I 20/35 is a major crossroads. And Dallas has a direct route to the ports like Atlanta does.

Both Atlanta and Dallas are major transportation cities, but as we know Amazon will be looking at more than that, and that's obviously not their biggest focus when cities like Columbus and Austin are still in it.

[Atlwarrior]

And let the new articles begin, we are still favorite by this CNBC article.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/18/how-...tml?yptr=yahoo

[Vanderbiltgrad]

I hope Atlanta gets Amazon, traffic is bad enough Nashville we don't need it and you guys have some public transportation.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by Jandrew5

I think Atlanta is in great position, but I still worry about the potential cost of living impact. Even if Amazon doesn't meet that lofty 20 year goal, it's still going to be a game changer and other smaller companies will definitely follow suit.



DFW Airport? 3rd busiest airport in the world in terms of movement, and American's hub. Dallas Love is also the fastest growing airport now that restrictions have been lifted. DFW metro is home to Southwest and American's HQ's, plus Toyota.

More freeway miles, there's transit lines, and Dallas also handles a lot of Mexico logistics, and I 20/35 is a major crossroads. And Dallas has a direct route to the ports like Atlanta does.

Both Atlanta and Dallas are major transportation cities, but as we know Amazon will be looking at more than that, and that's obviously not their biggest focus when cities like Columbus and Austin are still in it.

Yes, I shouldn't have been so flat dismissive of Dallas as a hub. It's certainly no slouch in terms of air traffic. But Atlanta is in a different weight class.

Here are the busiest airports in the world 2017 - Business Insider

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by Iconographer

Yes, I shouldn't have been so flat dismissive of Dallas as a hub. It's certainly no slouch in terms of air traffic. But Atlanta is in a different weight class.

Here are the busiest airports in the world 2017 - Business Insider

Both Dallas and Atlanta offer the flights Amazon is looking for as specified in the RFP several times over.

Again, I was simply saying that the claim that Atlanta has the overall better transportation infrastructure compared to Dallas is highly debatable considering everything.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

Both Dallas and Atlanta offer the flights Amazon is looking for as specified in the RFP several times over.

Again, I was simply saying that the claim that Atlanta has the overall better transportation infrastructure compared to Dallas is highly debatable considering everything.

Either are "heavier" than SEA. ATL #1 in traffic, DFW #11, SEA #28.

[brown_dog_us]

Couple of things....

- It doesn't appear that a quality extensive transit system is a requirement.
- It doesn't appear that an awesome airport is a requirement.
- It doesn't appear that an urban setting is a requirement
- It doesn't appear being in a blue state is a requirement

All of these things can still sway their decision, but they aren't deal breakers.

It does appear that they want solid universities close by. Indy and Denver might be the exception.