Here is the official story from the Citizenjk9088 wrote: ↑ ^ Ah ok, thanks for clarifying!
Yes this news is more exciting for me as a landlord with properties near the Barrhaven Costco (more potential tenants). Not sure these jobs will play a direct role in boosting housing prices (as you mentioned, these are mostly entry-level jobs) but nonetheless additional jobs in a community is always a good thing and will increase demand indirectly.
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if the east-end Amazon warehouse did much to boost housing in that area? I never followed that area, although perhaps it may be hard to compare as that is located in a rural area.
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-ne ... 1b23e1c7b/
1K (net new) jobs is a significant boost for any region and some of them will make more than entry level wages (drivers, management, back-office staff etc). There will also be collateral impact from this development e.g. more restaurants in the immediate vicinity, potentially.
You are right about the other Amazon fulfillment centre located in the rural area, Carlsbad Springs to be precise. I did not follow real estate development in said area but I don't recall house developers and builders rushing there to establish communities, for a number of reasons. This one, like I mentioned to Blue Solstice, is different and I see it as positive news for the 'Haven.