Why Are Startups Flocking To SF? There’s No More Room In Silicon Valley

A lot has been written about the real estate turf war between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Most point out that many of the developers these companies target live in the city. The nightlife, walkability, and culture are identified as reasons for the trend. But if the heart of Silicon Valley is losing its allure to startups, why is there no real estate space available? The answer is that Silicon Valley is as hot as ever and here's why. The basic premise of these reports is that San Francisco is winning the startup real estate battle right now as companies like Zynga, Twitter, and AirBnB are choosing to put down big roots in the city. This trend is not new to the Valley. Downtown Palo Alto has been ground zero through numerous growth cycles, including this one.

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