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Maybe it’s an intentional “middle finger” to the other US cities. Why else would you choose OKC for the tallest skyscraper? Literal dick measuring contest.
by apgwoz 3y ago
Maybe it’s an intentional “middle finger” to the other US cities. Why else would you choose OKC for the tallest skyscraper? Literal dick measuring contest.
- voisin 3y agoI highly doubt the private developer is spending billions of dollars to give the middle finger to other cities. Clearly they see demand and are trying to fill that demand at a profit.
- allenrb 3y agoDevelopers can be very adept at making money for themselves even as the project tanks. Not saying that’s what will happen here (I lack data) but it happens often.
- apgwoz 3y agoHighly doubt? We’re in the midst of the biggest cultural clash in the US since the civil war, where the midwest is flanked on both sides of the country by liberal states/cities. There’s no question that developer isn’t doing this only out of spite—the need for space must be there, but imagine the board room scene in the movie… Architect/Urban planning: “we’ve designed a unique promenade with a four building complex, one that is primarily housing, next to shopping and office. A true “never leave your block” lifestyle with urban green space… Developer: “I’m gonna stop y’all right there. Let’s put up the tallest tower in the US to tell everyone watch out! OKC is back and ready for action! Just give the rest of those woke cities the biggest salute you can imagine!” Come on. The story writes itself!
- karaterobot 3y agoNot literal, unless I've misread this story more than usual.
- apgwoz 3y agoeyeroll you got me