> Are there affordable housing, transportation, and public safety issues we have to address? Of course. Will we benefit from addressing these problems to add 25,000-35,000 jobs?
As an Arlingtoninian, I remain skeptical that a response of the appropriate magnitude will occur in the region. Those who aren't fortunate enough to have a well-paying job will be forced further outside of the beltway, further worsening their commutes. Affordable apartment buildings will continue to be overhauled and become "luxury", demanding an extra $300+ in rent a month. Well-maintained medium small businesses that were barely breaking even will be forced to shutter as banks and upscale gyms take their spots. This has happened in the region, and will only accelerate with HQ2.
> loss of tax revenues, reduced property values, list employment, or low quality jobs
AFAIK, Arlington was turning around their office vacancy rate before HQ2. Admittedly, it was more focused on the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, but still...
As an Arlingtoninian, I remain skeptical that a response of the appropriate magnitude will occur in the region. Those who aren't fortunate enough to have a well-paying job will be forced further outside of the beltway, further worsening their commutes. Affordable apartment buildings will continue to be overhauled and become "luxury", demanding an extra $300+ in rent a month. Well-maintained medium small businesses that were barely breaking even will be forced to shutter as banks and upscale gyms take their spots. This has happened in the region, and will only accelerate with HQ2.
> loss of tax revenues, reduced property values, list employment, or low quality jobs
AFAIK, Arlington was turning around their office vacancy rate before HQ2. Admittedly, it was more focused on the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, but still...