Tallest Building in America to Be Built in the Heartland, Not in Minnesota
Move over One World Trade Center, the newest tallest building in America is about to leap to record heights.
The Boardwalk at Bricktown would claim status as the sixth tallest building in the world and the tallest building in the United States. And, it won't be built in New York.
If approved for construction AO Architects and real estate developer Matteson Capital will build the skyscraper in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City.
As the mammoth project progresses it will reach 1,907 feet, encompass over 3 acres and over 2 million square feet of residential, hospitality, retail, dining and entertainment.
The Boardwalk at Bricktown would fit right in with the lavish Las Vegas style architecture with a 480-room hotel, 1,776 luxurious residential living units, plus hospitality, retail, dining and entertainment.
According to AO Architects, the complex is designed to be the tallest building in the nation, spreading over 3 acres and over 2 million square feet.
Living in the Plains states the closest competitor you'll find of that height will be found in Minneapolis.
TALLEST BUILDING IN MINNESOTA
The IDS Center has had to compete more than once for the title of Minnesota's tallest building, adding equipment and antennas to it's top to retain the title. Located at 80 South 8th Street in downtown Minneapolis, the 57 floor IDS Center takes the top spot at 792 feet.
TALLEST BUILDING IN SOUTH DAKOTA
CenturyLink Tower stands as the tallest building in the state. Spanning a mere 174 feet into the air with 11 stories.
TALLEST BUILDING IN IOWA
801 Grand Building rises 44 stories above downtown Des Moines.
WORLD'S TALLEST BUILDING
The tallest building on the planet is Burj Khalifa in Dubai standing 2,717 feet high.
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