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2 World Trade Center breaks ground 25 years after 9/11
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Key Points:
- American Express has begun construction on its new 55-story headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, marking the final commercial development on the site of the original Twin Towers.
- The building will feature 2 million square feet of space, including over an acre of outdoor terraces and gardens, and is planned to reach 1,226 feet in height by its expected completion in 2031.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted the project's economic impact, projecting the creation of 3,200 jobs and a $6 billion boost to the city's economy.
- Developer Lisa Silverstein described the project as a significant milestone, calling it the "capstone for the World Trade Center" after more than two decades of development.
- The groundbreaking ceremony took place 25 years after the September 11 attacks, symbolizing renewal on the "hallowed ground" of Lower Manhattan.
