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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You wanted to work from home so say good-bye to downtown development and commercial real estate projects like this. They simply aren't sustainable with people working fully remote or only showing up to the office 1 or 2 days a week.[/quote]
More WFH will mean cities like Arlington aren't going to get that boom in real estate that people were expecting with HQ2. Of course, Arlington is already pricey and will continue to be desirable, but not because of HQ2.[/quote]
They have 8,000 workers. Maybe a few get culled. There is new apartments. There is new office space. There is a new Whole Foods. There is the old Costco and shopping mall. There are three metro stops. There is the Pentagon. There is the airport. These are all desirable amenities and will continue to be desirable. [/quote]
ok, but many may be wfh/hybrid, and those amenities don't mean much.

And I would not want to live near an airport.

Oh, and lots of other cities have what you stated: costco, WF, shopping areas, metro stops. That is not a new thing. LOL[/quote]
If you work from home, having close amenities are even more important. Run out of coffee? Just run down stairs really quick. [/quote]

Why would I go out in rain, wind, pollen season, or high heat and humidity for a coffee? I have a French press that makes better coffee than the fancy coffee shops.

And why do you think people in suburbs have to drive miles and miles for amenities? In the time it would take you to walk to your coffee shop, stand in line, order, wait, stir in your cream and sugar, and sit there to drink it. ( unless your walking it back and it likely gets lukewarm by the time your in your apartment). I could easily go to any number of places within 1-2 miles of my house and be back. School pick up/drop off, quick grocery run, pet supply store, 20+ restaurants for pick up or even coffee.

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I think you’re over thinking it. It is more about quick convenience while you are working at home. If you run out of your Stumptown beans during the day, then you can hit up the Whole Foods in under 15 minutes to get more really fast and make it for your 10:30 call with a fresh cup from your own french press. Or maybe you are having a hard time drafting a report, you can do a short 5 minute jaunt around the block for some fresh air and inspiration. It is obviously different when you have kids and your needs and requirements change. But if you are a young 20 something, a basic, new, clean and safe neighborhood like this would be perfect because it also is both car and transit friendly too.[/quote]

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