Where Amazon May Build Its New Headquarters<br />“With the country’s most educated population, diversified economy and connected transportation system — it is clear<br />that Chicago is the ideal city for Amazon’s second headquarters.” — Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel<br />Population: Two million in the metropolitan area.<br />We’ve got the world — the Toronto region is home to the most diverse work force in the world.” — Mayor John Tory<br />Population: 681,170 in the city and 6.1 million in the metropolitan area.<br />“We are excited to present the best of Boston to Amazon, with support from leaders in the educational, business<br />and philanthropic communities and our neighbors in Revere, as the company considers locations for their second corporate headquarters in North America.” — Mayor Marty Walsh<br />Population: 2.7 million people in the city and 9.5 million in the metropolitan area.<br />“We have a well-trained work force, a diverse economy, strong infrastructure<br />and really a creative and entrepreneurial spirit.”— James S. Greene Jr., assistant city manager<br />Population: 2.7 million in the city and 6.2 million in the metropolitan area, according to Canadian census data from 2016.<br />Schools: The city says it’s home to 105 “institutions of higher learning,” including major universities like Columbia<br />University, New York University, the City University of New York and the State University of New York.
