"Building 2 World Trade Center will bring another iconic skyscraper to Lower Manhattan, create thousands of good-paying union jobs and provide billions in economic benefits to New Yorkers. American Express CEO Stephen Squeri called the skyscraper an investment in our company's future, our colleagues and the Lower Manhattan community, where the credit card giant has been based for nearly 200 years."
"The 2 World Trade Center building will round out the long, tortuous redevelopment of the original 16-acre trade center property. Fraught with engineering, financial and political complexities and public debate over what to build, redevelopment unfolded gradually and hit numerous roadblocks."
Construction on 2 World Trade Center will begin in spring, with American Express establishing its new headquarters at the site. This project marks a significant milestone in the long redevelopment of the original 16-acre World Trade Center property, which was destroyed in the September 11 attacks. The building represents both physical and symbolic renewal at ground zero. Officials highlight the project as evidence of New York's continued strength as a business hub, particularly as other states attempt to attract companies away. American Express, headquartered in Lower Manhattan for nearly 200 years, views the investment as commitment to its future and the community. The redevelopment has faced numerous engineering, financial, and political challenges over the decades.
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