American Express breaks ground on 2 World Trade Center headquarters
American Express breaks ground on 2 World Trade Center headquarters, creating 3,200 jobs and $6 billion in economic impact.
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2 World Trade Center Construction
American Express breaks ground on new 55-story headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, the final commercial development in the original twin towers' footprint. Expected completion in 2031 with 3,200 jobs and $6 billion economic impact for New York City.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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American Express breaks ground on 2 World Trade Center headquarters
American Express broke ground on its new headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. The 55-story, 2 million square foot building features tiered glass and steel design with over an acre of outdoor terraces and gardens. The structure is scheduled for completion in 2031 and will rise 1,226 feet. It is the last commercial development in the footprint of the original twin towers.
Completion of 2 World Trade Center marks final commercial buildout of World Trade Center campus
Officials announced that the completion of 2 World Trade Center will mark the final milestone in the commercial buildout of the World Trade Center campus, which has undergone redevelopment since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
2 World Trade Center project expected to create 3,200 jobs and generate $6 billion in economic impact
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the 2 World Trade Center project will create 3,200 jobs and inject $6 billion into the city's economy. The project represents a significant economic development initiative for Lower Manhattan.
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