Oklahoma City Aims Sky-High: Plans Unveiled for Nation’s Tallest Skyscraper
Oklahoma City is making headlines with a bold new project that could reshape the U.S. skyline. City officials have approved the construction of Legends Tower, a record-breaking 1,907-foot skyscraper that will become the tallest building in the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere.
Set to rise in the heart of the Bricktown entertainment district, the tower will be the centerpiece of a $1.6 billion mixed-use development called The Boardwalk at Bricktown. The project includes luxury residences, retail space, a 350-room Hyatt hotel, and even a new arena for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The height of the tower—1,907 feet—is a symbolic nod to the year Oklahoma achieved statehood. With construction expected to begin in 2025 and wrap up by 2030, Legends Tower is projected to surpass New York’s One World Trade Center and reshape the national skyline.
While the announcement has generated excitement and optimism about boosting the city’s economy and global profile, critics are questioning the project’s feasibility. Concerns range from funding and infrastructure to weather-related engineering challenges.
Regardless, Oklahoma City is dreaming big—and this time, the sky is not t
he limit.
