Ambitious new plans to construct an iconic 107-floor skyscraper that would be the tallest building in the United States were unveiled this week by developers Matteson Capital.
The Boardwalk at Bricktown Tower project in downtown Oklahoma City has reportedly had its proposed height increased to 1,907 feet, overtaking New York’s One World Trade Center by around 100 feet.
Matteson Capital said the new height was chosen as a symbolic nod to 1907 – the year Oklahoma became the 46th state to join the United States.
The $370 million development will encompass a total built-up area spanning 5 million square feet across four towers, with the centerpiece main tower dwarfing the other three 345-foot residential blocks.
As per the latest proposals submitted, the tower complex will feature 1,776 housing units, two Hyatt hotels, commercial office spaces, high-end condominiums, and an observation deck with restaurants expected to attract scores of tourists.
However, the drastic plan alteration from a previously approved 1,780-foot design now requires the property plot to be fully rezoned instead of just obtaining a variance clearance.
The company will also need to convince city authorities that challenges around infrastructure capacity and flight path obstructions can be addressed through mitigation strategies.
An Oklahoma City official said on condition of anonymity: “A structure this tall raises many questions regarding zoning, safety codes, and surrounding aesthetics that will need satisfactory answers.”
If ultimately green-lit, the project will transform Oklahoma City’s skyline and cement its reputation as one of the fastest-growing urban centers in America. The metro area population stood at around 680,000 as per the 2020 US Census.
