AMZ also is getting a new warehouse or something like that in Virginia.
It's not a warehouse, it's called HQ2. Eventually (soon) with 50,000 employees. And it's not out somewhere in the wilds of VA; it's as close to the District as possible (Crystal City), scrunched between the Pentagon and Reagan National. I just took Metro through there yesterday; can't imagine the impact of that many more people on the transit/public infrastructure/housing situation*.
Now some outlets are reporting it may be split between here and somewhere on Long Island but I don't know why A would spend double on buildings and land. And the word is the A people are furious that "someone" leaked the VA information, although it's rather obvious something bigly huge is happening based on activites of land developers and building owners.
In other words, A is not worried about the cost of free shipping during this holiday season if it's spending quazillions on HQ2. And that company pays pennies on the dollar compared to what we do for shipping.
*Although wouldn't it be awesome if all of those old folk Arlington home owners sell for huge profits and move out here and want to buy my house and play golf. 
Funny that companies like A thrive on the government's dole. They are the likes of Walmart using the government healthcare.
This is what I read somewhere, don't shoot the messenger. 
