Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks left a void in Lower Manhattan, American Express broke ground on Thursday for its new headquarters at 2 World Trade Center.
The new skyscraper will be a 55-story, 2 million square foot building featuring more than an acre of outdoor terraces and gardens. It is the last commercial development on the footprint of the fallen twin towers. The building is scheduled for completion in 2031 and will rise 1,226 feet.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted the project's economic impact, stating it will create 3,200 jobs and inject $6 billion into the city's economy.
Lisa Silverstein of Silverstein Properties, the developer of the site since 2001, reflected on the milestone, saying, "This has been a long journey."
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on what many consider hallowed ground, symbolizing a significant step in the ongoing rebuilding of the World Trade Center site.
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