In less than a decade, Amazon has rewoven Seattle's urban fabric. The e-commerce giant is adding jobs at a breakneck pace, redeveloping an entire section of the city center, and drawing new people to the city by the thousands. While Amazon has helped bring a new wave of prosperity to Seattle, it has become emblematic of the city's growth and its challenges. As the company seeks a second city to accommodate its dramatic expansion, we'll examine Amazon's impacts, for better and for worse, here in its hometown.
Panelists:
Monica Nickelsburg (Moderator)
Nikkita Oliver
Heather Redman
Aaron Terrazas
Recorded live during the Crosscut Festival. Read more at http://crosscut.com/tag/crosscut-festival/