How Jeff Bezos and Amazon Have Transformed Seattle

The video discusses the impact of Amazon's expansion on cities, focusing on job creation, displacement, and gentrification. It highlights the challenges cities face when bidding for Amazon's HQ2, such as rising housing prices and traffic congestion. The discussion emphasizes the need for communities to adapt to economic changes and be open to growth, including building affordable housing. It also addresses Amazon's response to criticism regarding warehouse conditions and wages, stressing the importance of inclusive growth and intentional public policy changes to prevent displacement of poorer and middle-income residents.

What is one of the main concerns for cities bidding for Amazon's HQ2?

• Increased tourism

• Rising housing prices

• Decreased employment

• Lower traffic congestion

What is a potential consequence of not adapting to economic changes brought by companies like Amazon?

• Stagnant job market

• Increased single-family homes

• Unchanged community character

• Displacement due to gentrification

What compromise might communities need to make when embracing Amazon's HQ2?

• Less public transportation

• More affordable housing

• Fewer apartment buildings

• More single-family homes

What is a key factor in ensuring cities grow inclusively with a dynamic industry?

• Implementing intentional public policy changes

• Focusing solely on high-income residents

• Ignoring public policy changes

• Reducing job opportunities

What can happen if cities do not make the right public policy changes?

• Middle-income residents may be pushed out

• Wealthier residents may be replaced by poorer ones

• Housing prices will stabilize

• Traffic congestion will decrease