PlanPhilly Archive
Is Amazon too big for Philly’s kiddie-sized tech talent pool?
Philadelphia’s tech sector has been growing slowly, but steadily over the years. Is it big enough to attract the hulking online retailer?
9 years ago
Listen 4:41
‘Excellent’ transportation network driving force behind Philly’s pitch to Amazon
Amazon says it wants a readily available site, with a good transportation network and room to grow. Here’s how Philly stacks up.
9 years ago
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Not exactly prime: Philly’s taxing business environment doesn’t help odds of landing Amazon’s HQ2
Amazon says it wants a “stable and business-friendly environment,” and asks cities to provide a tax incentive package — is that something Philly can deliver?
9 years ago
Listen 6:18
'Negadelphia' no more: In bid for Amazon's HQ2, city turns the page on an old narrative
Philadelphia is putting the final touches on its bid to convince Amazon to build its second headquarters here ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
9 years ago