A builder in Oklahoma City has secured approval to construct what could become the tallest building in the United States.
The proposed $1.2 billion Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which would reach a staggering 1,907 feet, received the go-ahead from the Oklahoma City Council last week.
The council approved a new zoning application by developer Matteson Capital that removes previous height restrictions, paving the way for construction to proceed without limits.
Originally, the plan for Legends Tower called for a height of 1,750 feet, which would have made it the second tallest building in the nation, trailing only Manhattan’s One World Trade Center, which stands at 1,776 feet.
But the recent approval allows developers to push the structure even higher, potentially claiming the title of America’s tallest building.
The project includes more than just the towering skyscraper. It will feature two apartment buildings, low-income housing, garages, and a Hyatt Dream Hotel with 480 rooms and 85 condos situated 22 stories above parking and retail space.
But one hurdle remains before construction can fully proceed.
The proposed digital signage, reminiscent of Las Vegas’ bright displays, has been a point of contention.
The planned digital ads would cover all four towers, a feature that has sparked debate in previous rezoning meetings.
The Oklahoman reports that this aspect of the design continues to be the most controversial. “The signage language was removed and will be replaced with what will be the most detailed signing package that will be submitted that the city probably has ever seen,” Mark Zitzow, director of urban planning at development consultant Johnson & Associates, told the outlet.
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