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You may be as surprised as we were to learn the tallest building in America may soon reach for the skies in Oklahoma City, the 20th most populated metropolis in the United States.
Developers submitted plans for the ‘Legends Tower’ for a proposed development project called The Boardwalk at Bricktown.
The building, if approved, would arise in the southern state of Oklahoma and become the sixth tallest building in the world.
Architecture company AO and real estate developer Matteson Capital drew up plans that would make the structure the tallest in America, surpassing the One World Trade Center in New York City, currently 7th highest in the world.
The symbolic height of 1,907-feet-tall honors the year (1907) when Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state of the United States.
“Oklahoma City is experiencing a significant period of growth and transformation, making it well-positioned to support large-scale projects like the one envisioned for Bricktown,” said Scot Matteson, CEO of Matteson Capital.
The development would feature three smaller buildings alongside The Legends Tower that will reach 581 meters and feature a public observatory at the top, along with a restaurant and bar where visitors can enjoy the sweeping views.
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Spanning approximately 5 million square feet, the project would be mixed-use, including a Hyatt hotel, serviced condominiums, 1,776 residential units ranging from market-rate to affordable, amidst abundant retail and restaurant areas.
“We believe that this development will be an iconic destination for the city, further driving the expansion and diversification of the growing economy, drawing in investment, new businesses, and jobs,” said Matteson. “We hope to see The Boardwalk at Bricktown stand as the pride of Oklahoma City.”
“A catalyst for urban evolution, The Boardwalk embodies the spirited essence of Oklahoma City, honoring its rich past, dynamic present, and promising future,” said AO managing partner Rob Budetti.
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“Crafting a project of this significance is an honor, and the collaborative process with the city, Matteson Capital, Hensel Phelps, and a top-notch team of engineers has been exceptional.”
THE TALLEST BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD:
1) Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Burj Khalifa (2,717 feet)
2) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Merdeka 118 (2,227)
3) Shanghai, China – Shanghai Tower (2,073 feet)
4) Mecca, Saudi Arabia – Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower (1,971 feet)
5) Shenzhen, China – Ping An Finance Center (1,965 feet)
— PROPOSED: Oklahoma City – Legend’s Tower (1,907 feet)
6) Seoul, South Korea – Lotte World Tower (1,819 feet)
7) New York City, USA – One World Trade Center (1,776 feet)
