description: In 2013, the City Planning Commission approved a plan for a proposed retail and entertainment plaza. State Senator Tony Avella and others are suing the city, arguing that the project to build Willets West cannot continue because the parking lot adjacent to Citi Field sits on park land. The plaintiffs of the suit claim that the city did not get the necessary approval to work on park land. name: Willets West color: #FFC2C2 iframe: http://kevinlizarazo.com/irontriangle/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/megamall-e1398088660774.jpg Size: 1.4 million square feet ETA: 2018 |
description: This phase is divided into two parts. Phase 1A proposes the construction of retail, recreational and hotel spaces. Phase 1A includes the Willets West megamall project. Phase 1B expands above 35th avenue and further up Willets Point Boulevard. Retail and hotel space grows, and construction begins on residential buildings. A school, community facility and office space will also be built. name: Phase 1 color: #1C1C66 iframe: http://kevinlizarazo.com/irontriangle/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/phase1-e1398088740469.png Size: 4.23 million square feet including Willets West ETA: 2018 |
description: Phase 2 expands on Phase 1. Residential housing expands to the eastern side of the Willets Point district. 3.36 million square feet of affordable housing will be built. Land use for schools increases, bringing the total use to 230,000 square feet. Community facilities are also expanded upon. Phase 2 also introduces a convention center adjacent to the affordable housing units and just below Northern Boulevard. name: Phase 2 color: #799A58 iframe: http://kevinlizarazo.com/irontriangle/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/phase2-e1398088714246.png Size: Approximately 4.7 million square feet ETA: 2028, with full project completion by 2032 |