Microsoft Plans Redmond Expansion

Microsoft is laying the groundwork for a major expansion of its Redmond campus, with plans to add 2 million square feet of office space, which will house up to 12,000 new employees, as well as renovations to its existing 8 million square feet. Microsoft will also contribute $30 million USD local transportation and infrastructure.

Microsoft plans to make its campus more university-like, with outdoor common areas surrounded by buildings. "Today's filing reflects the spirit of collaboration between Microsoft and the city of Redmond and further underscores our commitment to the Puget Sound region and to Washington state," said Microsoft senior vice president Brad Smith. "Microsoft has been in the region for 25 years, and we are here to stay."