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Amazon Opens Massive New Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia

  • Amazon has formally opened the first major part of its new East Coast headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
  • The new campus will bring more than 25,000 highly paid tech workers to an already expensive region struggling with the shift to remote work.
  • The $2.5 billion campus includes bike lanes, restaurants, retail, and public green spaces as Amazon invests in the community.
  • Virginia has provided $750 million in public subsidies and tax incentives to attract Amazon and its high-paying jobs.
  • The new headquarters is a milestone for Amazon as it brings employees back to offices and signals a commitment to in-person work.
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