GC1WQC9 POPS - 1155 6th Ave. (Traditional Cache) in New York, United States created by slukster

This cache has been archived.

New York Admin: I regret to report that the cache owner has not responded to the prior note about this disabled cache. I'm archiving it opening the area up to others.

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GC1WQC9 ▼

A cache by slukster Message this owner

Hidden : 8/3/2009

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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P O P S - 1155 6th Ave.

POPS stands for Privately Owned Public Space and these spaces can be found throughout NYC. I noticed the tree symbol at several areas while scoping out cache locations and did some investigating. The following is an excerpt from the nyc.gov webpage talking about these POPS. Click on the following link for more info: nyc.gov POPS webpage The 1961 Zoning Resolution inaugurated the incentive zoning program in New York City. The program encouraged private developers to provide spaces for the public within or outside their buildings by allowing them greater density in certain high-density districts. Since its inception, the program has produced more than 3.5 million square feet of public space in exchange for additional building area or other considerations such as relief from certain height and setback restrictions.

This is the smallest POPS area in the series but still provides a nice spot to take a load off of your feet.

The cache is located around the N/W corner of W. 44th St. Muggles will certainly provide a challenge in retrieving this cache. Coordinates should be spot on but I don't think your GPS will give you an accurate read so check your google maps before going out to help with the hunt.

4/12/10- The cache has been moved to a new location on the plaza.