2 World Trade Center breaks ground 25 years after 9/11
Summary
American Express has started building its new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in New York City, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks destroyed the original towers. The new 55-story glass and steel skyscraper is expected to be finished by 2031 and will bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to the city’s economy.Key Facts
- The new 2 World Trade Center will have 55 floors and cover 2 million square feet.
- It will include outdoor terraces and gardens covering more than an acre.
- The building will be 1,226 feet tall.
- American Express will use the building as its global headquarters.
- Construction began in July 2026, 25 years after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- The project is expected to create about 3,200 jobs.
- The development will add $6 billion to New York City’s economy.
- Lisa Silverstein’s company, Silverstein Properties, has managed the site since 2001.
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