A Texas-based developer, Hines, has proposed constructing a new skyscraper in San Francisco that would become the tallest building on the West Coast. The proposed tower, planned for the former PG&E headquarters site at 77 Beale Street, would surpass the Salesforce Tower by approximately 15 stories or about 155 feet, potentially reshaping the city skyline. This new structure would also be the tallest building in the United States outside of New York and Chicago. The proposal comes amid ongoing discussions about downtown San Francisco's recovery and commercial real estate vacancies. While some question the necessity of such a large project given current vacancy rates, proponents see it as a strategic bet on the city's future growth and revitalization. The building would also supplant the Transamerica Pyramid as a notable landmark in the Bay Area.