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by jqpabc123 879 days ago
This is more about them proving themselves ascendant

In other words, it's all about marketing --- not logic, reason, economics or good urban planning.

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Even in cities that rationally justify tall buildings, the "tallest building" competition is always about showing off. They set the records with tall spires on top that don't have any usable floorspace.
Yes, the spires on top of rationally justified buildings is showing off.

In OKC, it's not just the spire but the entire building that is about showing off. The rationale is missing --- which is why I doubt it will ever be built as proposed.