Willets Point Development Plan
A Historic plan which can transform an area neglected by
generations into a posh and highly-sought one, the Willets Point Development
Plan will completely transform the social environment by changing the
infrastructure and waterworks involved. This shows how much possible impact infrastructure
can have on the society. Apart from providing employment and business
opportunities, it will also open up social mobility and improve quality of
life.
“The first phase of the Willets Point Development Plan in the
New York City borough of Queens aims to create around 2,500 units of
mixed-income housing, retail and entertainment amenities, public open space, a
school, hotel and convention center. Phase 1, budgeted at‑US$3 billion and funded
by private developers, hopes to have a huge social impact in an area that has suffered
decades of post-industrial decline by generating employment and improving the
overall quality of life for residents. This project also plans to create
defenses against the pollution that has plagued the waterways around Willets
Point for‑over a century.” (KPMG)
Right now, the Plan is in legal hassles with conflicts occurring
between the city administration and the court. Various other schemes such as
turning into a stadium or parking for the LaGuardia Airport have been
rejected/scrapped.
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