Capital Region

Capital Region is sponsored by Amazon. Amazon's Capital Region community investment program supports nonprofits, transit initiatives, affordable housing, and community projects in the National Capital Region surrounding its HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia.

Our impact in the HQ2 region Our impact in the HQ2 region When we announced that our second headquarters would be coming to Arlington, Virginia, in 2018, we made a commitment to be among the most trusted companies in the region.

From boosting local jobs and small businesses to expanding affordable housing and supporting Virginia nonprofits, transit, and community projects, we are proud to call Virginia home and to continue being a great neighbor. Learn more about Amazon’s HQ2 and our commitment to the National Capital Region on our rolling blog .

Amazon in the community: Service, community, and commitment at HQ2 Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the National Capital Region. Building a stronger community 5 ways Amazon is making an impact on US communities From preserving affordable homes to delivering millions of meals, Amazon's community investments address pressing challenges facing our neighbors.

Supporting Virginia Tech’s creativity and innovation at HQ2 At Amazon, we’re proud to support Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT) as they bring innovative, creative experiences to life. Amazon’s Global Month of Volunteering at HQ2 At Amazon, we believe being a good neighbor means showing up for the communities where we live and work .

Community Impact Report: National Capital Region Learn how we're creating and preserving thousands of affordable homes, supporting computer science education, helping address hunger, and making economic investments in our HQ2 region. Amazon is a top corporate philanthropist in the National Capital region.

We’re proud to be bringing more economic opportunity to the region—with nearly 8,500 corporate and tech jobs assigned to Met Park in HQ2, and over 2 million square feet of new commercial space, including 50,000 square feet for more than a dozen local small businesses. We’ve also made more than $239 million in donations and cash grants to local nonprofits, schools, and charitable organizations, and created over 2.

5 acres of thriving public park space. Learn more . Creating economic opportunity Celebrating minority entrepreneurs at Amazon’s HQ2 January 29th marks Minority Entrepreneur Day, a time to honor the contributions of minority-owned businesses.

HQ2’s retailers are transforming the culinary landscape with unique flavors and cultural pride. Meet the local businesses of Amazon’s HQ2 at Met Park, from lunch spots to fitness and wellness centers Amazon HQ2 at Met Park in Arlington, Virginia is more than just an office. Visitors can get a facial, eat tacos and ice cream, and even see local art.

Meet the newest small businesses coming to Amazon HQ2 in Arlington Conte’s Bike Shop, HUSTLE, and South Block to provide more retail, fitness, and restaurant options for the Arlington community. Investing in affordable housing Everything you need to know about Amazon’s housing fund—a $3.

6 billion commitment to help people access affordable housing Amazon is innovating to help keep communities affordable, today and for generations to come. Amazon adds $1. 4 billion to the housing fund to create and preserve an additional 14,000 affordable homes Funding brings Amazon’s investment to more than $3.

6 billion to create and preserve over 35,000 affordable homes across the Puget Sound region; the Arlington, VA region; and Nashville, Tennessee. Amazon commits $160 million to preserve housing affordability in Arlington, Virginia Amazon and Arlington County are providing capital to support a landmark preservation deal to create long-term affordability for over 1,300 apartment homes for a period of 99 years.

Amazon to donate land to Arlington County for affordable housing Amazon's donation, valued at $40 million, will help create more than 550 new affordable homes at Crystal House apartment site.

Committing to Sustainability Explore the Met Park Butterfly Garden at Amazon’s HQ2 Met Park is home to many things—over a dozen women- and minority-owned small businesses , works of art that honor the National Capital Region, world-leading sustainable buildings , and more.

HQ2 receives Urban Land Institute Washington’s top recognition for Excellence in Sustainability Amazon’s Metropolitan Park at HQ2 was recently recognized as Urban Land Institute (ULI) Washington’s Excellence in Sustainability recipient during their 2024 awards for excellence.

Amazon’s HQ2 achieves the highest level of LEED green building certification HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest newly constructed building and LEED v4 Building Design + Construction project in the world to achieve LEED Platinum Certification. Learn about Amazon HQ2's sustainable construction and design An inside look at the sustainability features of our new headquarters, which will run with zero operational carbon emissions.

Leadership Spotlight: Amazonians driving innovation and growth at HQ2 HQ2 is a true headquarters for Amazon and a wide array of business units and teams work out of Met Park.

Our more than 8,000 employees span departments including Prime Video, Public Policy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), HR, and more Amazon’s employee jazz ensemble hits all the right notes at HQ2 At Amazon's HQ2 , culture isn't just curated, it's created by our incredible employees who bring it to life every day.

BEN-DMV hosts third annual ‘Great Big Kid’ event, celebrating largest Amazon-Boys & Girls Club partnership Amazon's Black Employee Network (BEN-DMV) recently celebrated a monumental milestone in its ongoing partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, hosting the third annual "Great Big Kid" event at Amazon's HQ2 .

Amazon’s second headquarters comes to life in 21 photos from the official opening Join employees, community members, and government officials as they tour the HQ2 offices and amenities that are now open for the neighborhood to enjoy. More from Amazon Previous slide Everything that comes with your Prime membership Can you shop Prime Day without being a Prime member?

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