From Oklahoma to Texas, cities across the United States are engaging in a vertical race, with new skyscraper projects aiming to redefine their skylines.
Currently in the lead is Oklahoma City’s Legends Tower, a 1,907-foot structure that would be the tallest building in the U.S. upon completion. However, other towers in New York, Austin, Detroit, and Bellevue are advancing their own bids.
Why It Matters
The race for the world’s tallest building is an international one, though the U.S. does not currently have a competitor that could beat either the current tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, or the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which will be the tallest in the world upon completion.
Legends Tower (Oklahoma City, OK)
- Height: 1,907 feet
- Floors: 126
- Use: Mixed-use (residential, hotel, retail)
The Legends Tower will be the most prominent of the new generation of…..