The city of New York often allows developers to build larger than zoning allows in exchange for what’s called a Privately Owned Public Space, or POPS.
During the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the building was badly damaged, mostly due to the collapse of the 7 World Trade Center, across the street. The collapse shattered most of the windows on the southern facade and debris poured into the atrium. The damage forced closure until July 12, 2002. Upon reopening, the public section of the remained inaccessible to the general public.
The building is considered New York City's first "green" office tower by gaining gold status in the US Green Building Council's LEED program. Rainwater is collected and used for irrigation of a triangular park, and to cool the building. Recycled steel was used in the building's construction. // Go Back ☜
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