Amazon selected Arlington, Virginia’s National Landing community for the construction of its new, second headquarters (dubbed “AmazonHQ2”) in late 2018.
Since then, the global online retailer has committed more than $35 million in total investments to our area’s nonprofits, community groups, public schools, and businesses.
See AmazonHQ2’s latest news, impacting Crystal City and surrounding Arlington communities, below:
Amazon’s HQ2 has not been as successful as it was initially expected, and economists say the economy is partly to blame. Amazon originally planned for 25K jobs in its second headquarters but only 15K have materialized since then. #AmazonHQ2https://t.co/yPygGQaVLq
— מאיה סוויסה Maya Swisa (@MayaSwisa1) June 26, 2023
https://t.co/fiqaCxqrUC #amazonhq2
— Marcy Covarrubias (@mjcovarrubiasRE) June 16, 2023
“What that transformation might ultimately look like, though, remains an open question.”https://t.co/jbpOYMgFui #AmazonHQ2
— Stephen Loynd (@loyndsview) June 15, 2023

Want to live, or purchase investment property, in or near the National Landing area in Arlington, Virginia?
4 REASONS AMAZON CHOSE ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA’S NATIONAL LANDING AREA FOR IT’S HQ2
- Urban community in Northern Virginia located less than 3 miles from downtown Washington, D.C.
- Served by 3 Metro stations, commuter rail access, and Reagan National Airport – all within walking distance
- A plethora of hospitality choices, including a variety of hotels, restaurants, high-rise apartment buildings, retail, and commercial offices
- Abundant parks and open spaces with sports and cultural events for residents of all ages throughout the year.
Amazon HQ2 on The Arlington Living Blog
Benefits to Arlington & Surrounding Communities
