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 Arlington, Virginia.
Building a stronger community
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.
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 more than 8,300 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
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.
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.
Conte’s Bike Shop, HUSTLE, and South Block to provide more retail, fitness, and restaurant options for the Arlington community.
Investing in affordable housing
Amazon is innovating to help keep communities affordable, today and for generations to come.
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 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's donation, valued at $40 million, will help create more than 550 new affordable homes at Crystal House apartment site.
Committing to Sustainability
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.
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.
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.
An inside look at the sustainability features of our new headquarters, which will run with zero operational carbon emissions.
Inside 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
At Amazon's HQ2, culture isn't just curated, it's created by our incredible employees who bring it to life every day.
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.
Join employees, community members, and government officials as they tour the HQ2 offices and amenities that are now open for the neighborhood to enjoy.
