New York City is on the verge of a significant development with the impending vote on the Willets Point redevelopment plan by the City Council.
The plan, which has already received approval from the City Planning Commission for Phase II, encompasses a privately funded soccer stadium worth $780 million.
Situated near Citi Field in Queens, the 25,000-seat stadium is set to become the home ground for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club. Additionally, Phase II of the redevelopment initiative includes provisions for 1,400 units of affordable housing, a 250-room hotel, 80,000 square feet of commercial retail space, and nearly 3 acres of public open space.
Our vision for Willets Point is becoming a reality!
Today we celebrated the passage of our plan for 2,500 units of 100% affordable housing, good jobs AND a soccer stadium.
Many have tried before, but @NYCMayor's #GetStuffDone team and ALL our partners made it happen! https://t.co/hNfh2vbNZM pic.twitter.com/6ieCL94UCA
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) April 11, 2024
It's official: @NYCCouncil has approved Willets Point Phase 2! This transformative project will deliver 1,400 income-restricted homes, a soccer stadium, hotel + open space, while generating 16,000 jobs. NYC is saying yes to transit-oriented housing & economic development! pic.twitter.com/5tCMgbFFWR
— NYC Planning (@NYCPlanning) April 11, 2024
Housing is the GOAL! ⚽️@NYCMayor, @FranciscoMoyaNY and leaders from across the city celebrate the Willets Point project moving forward. This initiative will transform the neighborhood, creating over 1,500 affordable homes, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, and more. pic.twitter.com/RZ8qoOdflk
— City of New York (@nycgov) April 11, 2024
The majority vote was already secured by this point, but here’s the moment Speaker Adams closes the vote to bring NYCFC’s soccer stadium to Queens pic.twitter.com/KuHJzpcYPK
— Chris Campbell (@SoupInNYC27) April 11, 2024
