I highly doubt the private developer is spending billions of dollars to give the middle finger to other cities. Clearly they see demand and are trying to fill that demand at a profit.
There’s no question that developer isn’t doing this only out of spite—the need for space must be there, but imagine the board room scene in the movie…
Architect/Urban planning: “we’ve designed a unique promenade with a four building complex, one that is primarily housing, next to shopping and office. A true “never leave your block” lifestyle with urban green space…
Developer: “I’m gonna stop y’all right there. Let’s put up the tallest tower in the US to tell everyone watch out! OKC is back and ready for action! Just give the rest of those woke cities the biggest salute you can imagine!”
Come on. The story writes itself!