With the Willets Point project, the City seeks to establish an urban renewal area that would improve environmental conditions in the Willets Point area. The mixed-use plan will create a new regional destination that includes new housing options, many new local jobs and an overall improvement in the quality of life for area residents.
Willets Point Neighborhood
The Willets Point Development District (the “District”) is located in the heart of northern Queens, adjacent to Shea Stadium, the USTA National Tennis Center, and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The District is located at the intersection of several major arterial highways. It is easily accessible to the entire New York City metropolitan area via the Long Island Rail Road and the No. 7 subway line, and is located in close proximity to both LaGuardia and JFK International Airports.
Plan for Urban Renewal
The City seeks to initiate a rezoning and establish an urban renewal area that creates a comprehensive land use, infrastructure, and development plan for the District. Willets Point would serve as a world-class example of superior urban design and development.
The plan's ultimate goals include:
* Improving environmental conditions in Willets Point
* Providing new affordable and market rate housing
* Promoting economic growth and job creation through additional private investment
* Creating a new regional destination
* Improving the quality of life for area residents
Redevelopment of the District is representative of the City’s long-term planning and sustainability goals. It would not only eliminate degradation of the natural environment, but also promote green building and sustainable design practices.
More Information About Willets Point
To view the Downtown Flushing Development Framework, please visit
www.downtownflushing.com. As the project enters the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and environmental review in 2007, NYCEDC will continue to work with partner City agencies in connection with the project design and construction.
You can also view the recently released
Environmental Assessment Statement (PDF 847 KB) and
Draft Scope of Work for the Environmental Impact Statement (PDF 1.3 MB) to learn more about the Willets Point project.