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I think the real humor there is SF was never considered?
They are meeting in SF because it's sunny and 68 there while it's rainy and 50 in Seattle. Both Bezos and Trudeau are tired of winter and want a warmer locale to meet. Bezos surely wasn't going to fly to 17 degree Toronto for the negotiations.
That's all you can read into it. But yes, the meeting is Bezos trying to see what Trudeau can offer him as far as incentives...
They are meeting in SF because it's sunny and 68 there while it's rainy and 50 in Seattle. Both Bezos and Trudeau are tired of winter and want a warmer locale to meet. Bezos surely wasn't going to fly to 17 degree Toronto for the negotiations.
That's all you can read into it. But yes, the meeting is Bezos trying to see what Trudeau can offer him as far as incentives...
And, since SF isn't a finalist, there's no bias. Makes sense.
I mean in this forum in general. Can you point me to where I said Austin was hated in this thread? But a certain poster here is rankled because Austinites believe their city is a peer to Philly and Atlanta, I don't really see that in this thread and this forum Surely you don't need my help with that right? You are one of the Dallasites who was jealous of Austin's hype as well right? I remember you posting that.
And I'm not intentionally ignoring you, I don't know you from Maude, so don't be offended.
My mistake, the actual post (#613 of this thread) specifically places Austin, Atlanta, and Los Angeles in peer group while subordinating contenders like Columbus to a lesser status. So it wasn't Philadelphia, but Los Angeles (one of the largest urban areas in the world).
My mistake, the actual post (#613 of this thread) specifically places Austin, Atlanta, and Los Angeles in peer group while subordinating contenders like Columbus to a lesser status. So it wasn't Philadelphia, but Los Angeles (one of the largest urban areas in the world).
I don't think he meant it as Austin was in LA or Philly's class, just their ability to attract people. He didn't mention amenities, that I could see anyway. And, all three cities are growing well:
I can't speak for the man/woman, but I think he was just breaking down the contenders in his opinion. He wasn't saying Austin was in LA or Philly's league as a cosmopolitan city.
I have been calling Austin from Page 19 on the original thread (which can still be located). I have also repeated this prediction over and over on both threads. However, I'm not really an Austin booster, much more a student of how Amazon works. So while I may be wrong, I also still believe my original premise.
Reasons:
1. Amazon wants a liberal city in the sunbelt.
2. Amazon wants a city that attracts workers.
3. Amazon wants a pedestrian/bike friendly city.
4. Amazon wants a major college town.
5. Amazon wants a tech city.
6. Amazon wants a place people want to move to.
7. Amazon wants a Bezos friendly location
8. Amazon wants an air location that can connect to Seattle, and INTL.
9. Amazon wants a sunbelt location to balance Seattle
I have been calling Austin from Page 19 on the original thread (which can still be located). I have also repeated this prediction over and over on both threads. However, I'm not really an Austin booster, much more a student of how Amazon works. So while I may be wrong, I also still believe my original premise.
Reasons:
1. Amazon wants a liberal city in the sunbelt.
2. Amazon wants a city that attracts workers.
3. Amazon wants a pedestrian/bike friendly city.
4. Amazon wants a major college town.
5. Amazon wants a tech city.
6. Amazon wants a place people want to move to.
7. Amazon wants a Bezos friendly location
8. Amazon wants an air location that can connect to Seattle, and INTL.
9. Amazon wants a sunbelt location to balance Seattle
10. Amazon wants a connection to Latin America.
Great points-made me think of a few more that solidifies the case for Austin as HQ2:
11. Austin has sidewalks-Amazon will want these for traversing downtown.
12. Austin has a bridge that allows cars and pedestrians to cross back and forth over the river-VERY useful for workers commuting downtown.
13. Buildings in Austin have air conditioning-this will be key during summer months at a potential HQ2.
Great points-made me think of a few more that solidifies the case for Austin as HQ2:
11. Austin has sidewalks-Amazon will want these for traversing downtown.
12. Austin has a bridge that allows cars and pedestrians to cross back and forth over the river-VERY useful for workers commuting downtown.
13. Buildings in Austin have air conditioning-this will be key during summer months at a potential HQ2.
Sarcasm duly noted.
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