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Northern Virginia’s Star Rises With Boeing’s Move to Arlington

The aerospace giant’s plan to relocate its headquarters from Chicago to Northern Virginia may be largely symbolic. But it adds to the D.C. region’s allure. 

Amazon’s HQ2 plans include 2.5 acres of public green space, a dog run and a 250-seat amphitheater. 

Amazon’s HQ2 plans include 2.5 acres of public green space, a dog run and a 250-seat amphitheater. 

Rendering: NBBJ

Boosters of the Northern Virginia region are declaring victory after Boeing Co. announced Thursday that it would move its world headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia. 

The decision is seen as affirming predictions that siting Amazon’s HQ2 in the Washington, D.C., suburb would draw other headquarters and hubs.