Real Estate Broker · Austin, TX · Member since 2015 · 715 posts · 527 votes
California-headquartered Google LLC announced March 18 it plans to invest $50 million in Texas this year in office space and data center sites.
The internet search giant’s Lone Star State plans are part of the company’s intention to spend $7 billion and create 10,000 new full-time jobs throughout the country this year.
The company said it spans more than 550,000 square feet in downtown Austin at its three locations at 100 Congress Ave., 901 E. Fifth St. and 500 W. Second St.
Another 750,000 square feet at 601 W. Second St., the Block 185 development, is scheduled to open in 2023, Google said.
Redmond, WA · Member since 2017 · 134 posts · 65 votes
5y
Obviously, I'll start with a "yay Austin", but overall, it always amazes me that these IT companies reckon people are willing to go back to the office. Almost most of my IT friends are loving the WFH thing, and very few, at best seem to want the hybrid model.