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The Return of Company Towns
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About This Trend
The combination of generous tax incentives from state and local governments, plus the increasing influence of tech (and tech-adjacent) companies, are leading tothe return of "company towns". While these may be somewhat familiar in the form of large Google, Apple, or Microsoft campuses, companies such asAmazonandSpaceXare beginning to exert much more influence on the administration of incorporated communities.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
Trend Category:
The Future of Work and the Workplace
Timeframe: Act Now
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