If all works out as planned the new Quantum Campus will make tremendous changes for a several square mile area. Some changes will be undesirable for the current residents, but some will be good. The one thing we all know for sure is the area will never be the same again.

            Hundreds then thousands of people will be needed to build out the campus and its area infra-structure. Major streets and utilities will need to be upgraded to support the permanent thousands of people not living in the area. Additional public transportation will be needed. The campus will require three shifts so traffic will be much heavier all hours.

The local economy will boom with the increases in local jobs at the campus and businesses supporting it. The unfortunate side affect will be gentrification. Rehabbers will buy up older buildings and others fix them up or tear them down, building new ones. New people will move in displacing those who may have lived there all their lives or those who can’t afford the higher rents. As property values raise so will real estate taxes even with the millions the companies will pay.

            Hundreds people will move into the area that will be making high wages. Locals who don’t work on the campus will find jobs with new businesses and expanding current businesses.

            The area can look forward to much increased Police presence so area’s crime rates will be as near zero as possible. The area schools can expect more diversity and probably better schools and educators in them.                   

Overall, some people won’t be happy but the vast majority will adjust and be happier.