To everyone who is concerned about Tornadoes, the chance of any Tornado, let alone an F5 hitting this tower is incredibly low. While the OKC area is tornado-prone, most tend to strike outside of the city and very few have actually hit downtown OKC. Also, Oklahoma may be historically famous for getting tornadoes but it’s actually been getting less tornadoes in recent years. States such as Iowa and Mississippi have been getting far more tornadoes.
@@MegaBuilds5280 30 years in OKC here I would be more concerned about the hailstorms and wind because I imagine there is going to be alot of glass on that building
@@OKCGaming2023isn’t that a concern for the other skyscrapers in the city, not only that but places like Dallas and Kansas City are also in Tornado Alley
@@DinnyDonbasDallas, Chicago, Kansas City, San Antonio all these huge cities with decent to huge skylines don’t have these issues due to Urban Heat Island Effect: Cities tend to be warmer than the surrounding rural areas due to the urban heat island effect, which can influence weather patterns. This can sometimes lead to a slight reduction in the formation of tornadoes within the city limits. Obstructions: The presence of tall buildings, infrastructure, and other urban structures can disrupt the flow of air and create friction, which can inhibit the formation and strength of tornadoes within the city.
First for the ignorant that don’t travel, Oklahoma is as modern, as anywhere else. They got rid of wagons and actually have the internet and cell service. Same Starbucks and chains as anywhere else. The tower, imo, would succeed and market to the millions that can live anywhere and work remotely. Not just current city natives. The views would be uninterrupted and incredible, even from the lower floors.
Hey there, thanks for the comment! You're absolutely right, Oklahoma City is a vibrant, modern metropolis with everything you could ask for! Thanks for watching it!
At first I was excited about this but then I saw a Californian (home to one third of the homeless in the US) thinks he's going to improve our "homeless problem". "although the project’s prior iteration that was proposed for approval of a TIF district promised some residential floors would be dedicated to transitional housing for those trying to escape homelessness. "
Nice presentation. Lifelong OKC resident here. Allow me to provide a little backdrop for those who might not be very familiar with OKC. As of 2024, our metro area is a little over 1.4 million, which in my mind designates us as a mid-sized city. We have virtually the exact same metro population as Memphis, or Louisville, or Milwaukee. Our city and state government has done a lot of things right over the past few decades (since the bombing, really), and we're growing by leaps and bounds. We now host The Thunder, a major league team, and the plans for a brand new arena were just approved. We are, without a doubt, a city on the move, and in another 10-15 years, we could absolutely be where Austin and Nashville are right now in terms of population growth and business opportunity. So the shitty comment about us being a "backwater" is silly and ill-informed. All that said, what I'm guessing will ultimately happen regarding the tower is that it will get built, along with the other buildings, but it will be MUCH shorter than the proposed 1,907 feet (a nod to the year of statehood). Beautiful Devon Tower already dwarfs the rest of our small skyline, and even with our growth I don't see a need for that much office space, at least not yet. I do LOVE all the attention these plans are bringing to the city though, especially for those people who didn't previously know the difference between Oklahoma City and Dodge City.
I hope this happens. It's time for Our country to build it's very first Mega tall skyscraper. It's past time really for a Mega tall skyscraper. Don't get me wrong I love the new 1 WTC AKA The Freedom Tower. Along with the former Sears Tower now named The Willis tower. Along with other super tall skyscrapers in NYC & Chicago. In fact 1 WTC AKA The Freedom Tower is my favorite super tall skyscraper on earth. And NYC is my favorite City on earth. Being a person that's into Super tall skyscrapers and Mega tall skyscrapers. Like I've said really it's long over due for the U.S.A. to build it's very first Mega tall skyscraper. IN the past Mega tall skyscrapers have been proposed but very sadly none were ever built. And I love the design of this new Mega tall skyscraper. They really should do this. It's going to draw alot of people and money to this city. I love the towers design and height along with the other buildings etc etc on this complexes design. I'm one person whom would want to see this tower and complex. The Mayor should approve this complex and all that's all on it.
My goodness. 5 million square feet (of Class-A office space) would be a VERY tough sell in cities like Atlanta, Seattle, Houston or LA. Hope you get this tower, OKC...and good luck with the leases.
Actually last week the developers announced the project is fully financed now. They're waiting for the zoning and FAA approvals. They are definitely going to build the project, because they're talking about ground breaking by the end of summer. It's more of a question will it actually be that tall.
Thanks for the comment. You're absolutely right! Recently, the three smaller towers at the site have indeed received approval, marking a significant step forward for the entire project.
Chicago should build the Chicago Spire, and nyc should build the hotel attraction designed by Antoni Gaudi. Make it 1,926 feet high to commemorate the year of his death. That or they can eventually rebuild the twin towers, at least 2,001 feet high. More castle like and add a giant spire atop the north tower, similar to the one atop the Empire State Building. But gothic instead of art deco.
Not sure how relevant interest rates are. I don't think using that argument really puts a lot of thought into it. What were interest rates like when the Sears Tower was constructed? How about about WTC 1 and 2? The prime lending rate in the late 60's to early 70's when these projects were kicked off are comparable to what they were today. I am also speculating that those two construction projects didn't get the kind of government handouts this project would get. The real question is how to fill a building that size. Perhaps it is easier than one might think. A location like this could be ideal to steal a major world HQ for a company away from an overpriced city like Seattle or Chicago. Relocating employees would see a massive gain just by selling their real estate in Washington and building a new home in Oklahoma. Their salaries would see a huge jump in purchasing power. With a building that size, you are big enough to steal away any HQ. It is how a small Midwest city stole a football team away from Baltimore. They had a facility built where the team could just pack up and move. No waiting.
Great point! The skyscraper's design, still in the conceptual phase, will consider Oklahoma's unique weather challenges, including tornadoes. Final plans will likely incorporate advanced materials and engineering to enhance safety and resilience.
Great eye for detail! 😊 The footage actually comes from a simulation where the Legends Tower was 'added' to various iconic locations worldwide, including the Dubai Marina.
Great point, and it's often true for ambitious projects. However, the approval of the three smaller towers represents tangible progress. With the third tower's plans currently preliminary and a phased construction approach, there's a thoughtful strategy to ensure this project's success.
Ridiculous. I'm not holding my breath for this one. Can you imagine a huge glass tower surviving a Force 5 tornado? They do happen in Oklahoma, and there seems to be a G-Spot for them in Oklahoma city. Good luck with this one. Not to mention, the population of the entire downtown of the city could fit into this monstrosity. It'll take 100 years for such a backwater to fill that thing.
@@davidwindham5804you're correct most people don't do their homework about stuff like this . When is the last time you heard of a tornado hitting downtown?
Dude don't know nothing I'm from Oklahoma okay listen we can't have a big building in Oklahoma cuz we have tornadoes but yet in China and Japan they have tsunamis and freaking hurricanes but no buildings for us because we have tornadoes do these people know how stupid that sounds
Without a doubt, this is the most preposterous ridiculous idea which has ever come down the pike of OKC history. If it is built, it will never be completely filled with anything worth while.
The developers aren't receiving any federal funding for this monstrosity, and it's up in the air as to whether the project will even get off the ground. Why? Well, for one thing - one BIG thing - Oklahoma City is ground zero of Tornado Alley, making this structure an idiotic notion! What's really needed downtown is more and convenient parking!
Dude be fr😂 that downtown is filled with parking lots they need to get rid of all of those parking lots and turn those lots into buildings and build more parking garages this is the dumbest comment I have ever seen I live in nyc now and you over here saying parking is bad in okc 😂 nah bro there’s parking literally everywhere in okc
At 3:20 why do you have the picture of New York reversed? Anyone can see this. How could you miss something so easy to spot? When looking North at the island the trade center tower is on the left. NOT the right. I get so tired of amateurs trying to make money on RU-vid who are incapable of doing even average work. This screwup should have never been missed.
This an unnecessary and grotesque waste of money when there is so much need in Oklahoma. FWIW, OKC only reaches its population and ranking due to its absolutely massive land area. Its metro and combined metro area population isn't all that impressive, and it doesn't warrant a building of this scale.
Appreciate your perspective. The project aims not only to enhance the skyline but also to stimulate economic growth and innovation in Oklahoma City. It's designed with the belief that such developments can bring broader benefits to the community, including job creation and urban revitalization.
@@MegaBuilds5280Yeah, we know; that's what's said in defense of this idiotic notion. The reality is, and will be, something else entirely! Not from around these parts, are ya?!
Good luck with that skyscraper in tornado land. As pervasive as poverty is in that state, the LAST thing the people in that state need. It's a very loud public statement about how little Oklahoma's politicians care about fixing the state's countless problems including poor education, pervasive poverty, rates of illiteracy and the state's increasing prevalence of racial and hate crimes.
Indeed, Saudi Arabia's 'Mukaab' is a groundbreaking project. However, each skyscraper, including the Legends Tower, brings its own unique value and innovation to the architectural landscape, highlighting diverse achievements in urban development.
Who wants to live in a high rise in Oklahoma? I don't see this being successful. The population in Oklahoma just isn't that sophisticated for urban living. This will be a major flop!!!!
That is a ridiculous statement. I remember hearing " the NBA would never work in Oklahoma city they couldn't afford the games.......wrong! There are sofisticated residents who may want to live there and young up and comers from outside that may want to be a part of the exclusive vibe it would create.
We're not sophisticated here All the billionaires we have all the people that are rich that came from Oklahoma that have money that made money and oil all the famous people that are from Oklahoma rue McClanahan Garth Brooks Blake Shelton Mickey Mantle I mean I could go on and on and on and name people from Oklahoma Chuck Norris he's born and raised in Oklahoma I get tired of all you snobby carpetbaggers making comments about Oklahoma I would rather live here than California any day of the week people here are friendly people here look out for their neighbors
First for the ignorant that don’t travel, Oklahoma is as modern, as anywhere else. They got rid of wagons and actually have the internet and cell service. Same Starbucks and chains as anywhere else. The tower, imo, would succeed and market to the millions that can live anywhere and work remotely. Not just current city natives. The views would be uninterrupted and incredible, even from the lower floors.
