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THE <CllTIE~ ©IF IL_~~ ..~ 'fm 1 .. __ ·_ ·······-·1FH-E ~U'f IE~ 0 IF. BN N OVAT-B ~N. :: .... .:.-.:., -. 'fll=IIE «:ONVE~GEN«:E IPOBN'fa BUFFALO-ROCHESTER METRO CORRIDOR: A JOINT AMAZON HQ2 SUBMISSION STATE OF NEW YORK IEXECU'fllVS CHAMBER ALBANY 12224 ANDRIE:W M. CUOMO GOVERNOR October 16, 2017 Jeffrey P. Bezos Founder, Chairman & CEO Amazon:com, Inc. • 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109-5210 Dear Jeff and Team: Commercial innovation is embedded'in New York's DNA When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it reduced shipping time from New York City to Buffalo from twenty-one days to six, . and it cut the cost to ship a ton of goods from $100 to $5. Consumers suddenly had access to much greater choice at much lower cost - exactly the kind of innovation Amazon delivers. The Canal'transformed commerce across the country by connecting the Eastern seaboard with.the west, and it wove the Empire State and its economy together in ways that are relevant to Amazon today. From the booming tech industry to our vibrant film industry, from agriculture and food processing to logistics to aerospace and drone testing, we lead in the industries that align with your company. Add to that ·our world-leading position ·in finance, fashion, marketing, merchandising, and advertising and it's clear we can help Amazon continue to achieve exponential growth. · · This engineering marvel taught us a vital lesson about the importance. of transportation. Two centuries later, New York is in the midst of a sii.nilar renaissance with a $100 billion transportation infrastructure pro gram - the most ambitious in our history. Transformative investments in airports; train halls, subways, roads and bridges from the tip of Long Island to the shores of Lake Erie and everywhere in between make New York the place to move goods· and ··people. · Most importantly, we have the workforce to help Amazon grow. Our skilled, educated, and diverse workforce providys Amazon with the human capital that is at the hemi of your business. A global.company needs to·welcome global ideas, talent, and experiences into its organization, just as we have so proudly welcomed remarkable people from around the world to the New York State family throughout our history. We: WORK !FOR THE: PEOPLE * * PERFORMANCE IlNTEGRlTY PRIPE: . ~ printed on rscycfed paper Our record of accomplishment in New Yorkspeaks for itself; over 1 million newjobs in recent years, the best bond rating in over fifty years, lower taxes for .every New Yorker, unprecedented infrastructure investments, the country's most robust array of colleges and · universities focused on education and research in disciplines relevant to Amazon, and the best . workforce in the country. , As New Yorkers, we believe that economic progress and social progress go hand in hand. We've led the nation in passing marriage eqµality, paid family leave, and $15 minimum wage, This year we announced the Excelsior Scholarship, the first-iwthe-nation program to make college education 100% tuition-free for thousands of students from working-class and middle class families. From ourK-12 tech education initiatives to the Excelsior Scholarship program, the Empire State is building the workforce talent pipeline of tomorrow. · . .. New Yark is submitting proposals from every corner of: our gr.eat state, but we are one New Y 6rk-and we will work with you to create the greatest possible benefit to Amazon and to all New Yorkers. Our State motto Excelsior means "Ever Upward." ·Join us by locating HQ2 in New York State so we can grow ever upward together. EXSCUTIV.E: CHAMBE}'t STATE: CAPJ'TOJ... ALBANY 12224 www.ny.gov <:~: ~ts@C?ij:" .u@ UDD~fs--uQ_ j •'•. '· " \::·.,. jf . 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More than $19 billion recently invested in the revitalizatiofl of our region representing Serv.ed by three local airports with direct great market confidence in our future. service to·major metro areas, cross-continental · flights being added with more in development. B. Access to Top-Tier Talent and acces~ to Toronto Pearson Airpo[t for direct. international flights. Our region develops talent at more than 67 degree-granting institutions creating the The region is historically free of disrupting foundation of a highly educated workforce. natural disasters with a regional natural disaster 19% of degree completions are in the fields risk ranking of 73.5 out of1,000, putting it in of Computer and Information Sciences the bot_tom quartile. and Support Services and related business fields compared to a 9% national average. D. A Great Place to _Work, Li.ve, and Play 32.6% of the population h0lds college degrees: Rochester and Buffalo are t)le top two most 2.8% above-the national average, · affordable housing markets among 53 U.S. metro areas with populations of more than 1million. In the last seven years. the millennial population has grown by more than 8.5%. approximately Median purchase price of a two-bedroom . 3% higher than the national average. home ($87,950) is a staggering 50% below the national average ($180,000). • . Through the TN visa program, Canadian engineers and several other specialty degrees The Buffalo-Rochester Metro Corridor has the have the ability to obtain a work visa with ease .. lowest healthcare cost for Medicare and private insurance of 306 Hospital Referral Regions in the United States. FoI· private insurance. Rochester-and Buffalo rank 3rd and 4th for low-spending. Rochester ranks 8th in lowest spending for Medicare. Abundant indoor and outdoor entertainment contributes to the ·high quality of life here. Whether it's skiing on the water or downhill, toasting in a vineyard or a local brewery, or strolling through a museum, the Buffalo Rochester Metro Corridor has it all. r-:-·l '""I ur region is anchored by I._,_,...,_;,,--_.,... ~o,. .... =~:-,_ two great citi.es that each J ,j! ONTARIO. / . offer oeative options for ' -~·,/., '""~1~ . a contiguous, central To~o~r..,.✓ ., ~'-L'a0ke 1-.-r. · Ontario core HQ2 campus. These options NEWVORKl_j contribute to the ongo.ing economic _____ revitalization of the region and enable /,.__ -, r Amazon to become. a part of our rich · cultural fabric and vibl'ant nei.ghborhoods, Ji)A SN•W~·:G<· J.,; il!W...: ,lrr;/r:~ f' "\, ·-·--··----~Jp.bl;i····· BUFFALO nn Thnliillk Bng Buffa1Il<a> a decade of unprecedented revitalization in a city fueled by investment in innovation. ROCHE;STER Rfiglhl'tt Illiil R<a>«:hestterr a decade of reclaiming the birthplace of modern technology through an unparalleled.resurgence. . . Real estate options are paramount in the sear.ch for H02 and the Buffalo-Rochester Metro Corridor offers Ama,;on key assets enabling the company to attract world-class talent. Options exist in both Buffalo and Rochester that can provide Amazon with immediate occupancy to meet its Phase 1 requirements and,.through public and private partnerships, a path forward for 2 Phases and 3 inclusive of 100% site control. · · © Bl!J.lirfa~© $Hit®. ©V®lfV«ew . Plhlase 1 A walkable dowlt1ltown ca~pus ·co1rmectedl lby,iritermoolal tralt1lsit In the heart of the city, we have created an urban campus that is centered on the·city's tallest structure and most iconic piece of its skyline known as One Seneca Tower. One Seneca Tower is a privately owned 38-story Class A office space consisting.of 896,000 square feet. One Seneca will ·be coupled with an existing buflding known as the -..__ .... ._ . HSBC Atrium whJch boasts 220,000 square feet, as well as the . - Buffalo News Building boasting 170,000 square feet; all are immediate[y . . .·N. : avai'lable for lease. This collection of existing properties totals 1,286,000 • • ,r; ~ \: otal square feet ready to accommodate Phase ·1 of Amazon HQ2. :\ • . . . . I -~- Phase 1: 1.3 mimon SOJ!.!a1i'e· ! immediaii!:eiy .available for lease .:1 \ Phase 1 Phase2 Phase3 Additional Development Opportunities 10 11 ···----· ---- Phase 2 Plhiase 3 Phase 2 of the Csinalside District -·--------.1 Phase 3 of our plan fills out the HQ2 Campus brings the expansion !Phase2~ remainder of the required 8 million of the One Seneca property with the 2;1 miilioil'l squal'efoe'i: square feet of the Canalside District ITTJw:m.@g construction of 2 additional buildings of Ci~ss.A o:ffic:e space HQ2 campus. This phase of the p!an 4.\,0 WltU~ @i~Jir~ {ll.s@f!. on pre-engineered sites totaling is dominated by publicly ovyned ~11 920,000 squ_are feet. ln adoition_ 1 property which will be transferred to the expansion of One Seneca, i1f to Amazon at a cost of one dollar. :~:[lJJ two new buildings will be erected 1IJ _: ~-., ·- Additionally, Phase 3 follows,the edge of the Buffalo River, adding another on existing parcels adding 1.2 million b~~ natura(amenity to the-daily working .square feet bringing the total of experience at Amazon H02. Phase 1 and 2 to 3,406,000 square feet of Class A office space. The thoughtful design behind the new HQ2 campus weaves n~w construction into old. and maintains the In an effort to strengthen the One Seneca integrity of the Canalside district which was built node. the developer has begun investing in the to walk. Rounding out the fully integrated campus is build out of ground level amenities that will serve light rail. which is built to service four stops alongside -both Amazon and the surrounding urban core. HQ2, leaving shcirt walks to Amazon destinations in The ground level redevelopment will integrate into the case of less than ideal weather conditions: Of the Canalside district, which will ultimately host course in prime weather conditions, the campus is t h ~ \ sfahsahreio nperodg wraitmh amnudl tpipelerf ebcikte " .l'a1n.e~st.o a_nil le.x1i;s,t',in..g.- -b-i-k-e-- ----- / " ,,