A ‘once-in-a-generation’ project nears final OK at Willets Point, Queens
The project faces scant opposition, notwithstanding some lingering concerns.
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Stadium Discussion
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Thread has been quiet for a while and this article showed up today, I thought it was fitting to post here since it's incorporated in our design:
Orange Steam Funnels Are a New York Symbol. What Are They For?
The instantly recognizable orange cylinders are an outgrowth of New York City’s 142-year-old steam system.
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And it correctly notes that they are "Steam Funnels" not "Smokestacks".
It sounds like Moya is now supporting the Casino bid. I hope Moya got the parking lot deal over the finish line for New York City FC for his support.
The bidders recently won over New York City Council member Francisco Moya, whose support is also critical to the project.
The bidders recently won over New York City Council member Francisco Moya, whose support is also critical to the project.
Big week.
Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee vote tomorrow morning.
Land Use Committee vote Thursday morning.
Anticipated City Council vote Thursday afternoon.
Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee vote tomorrow morning.
Land Use Committee vote Thursday morning.
Anticipated City Council vote Thursday afternoon.
I guess that's why there's a rally at the City Hall at 2 PM...
Assuming all three votes pass, are we ready to actually start yet or there's more after that? Forgive my forgetting the full complicated-AF process lol
There's more.
The mayor then has 5 days to approve, which should not be an issue.
Then there's a period where the decision could be appealed. I've read some stuff that says its a 120 day period, but honestly, the literature out there on the appeal period is very not good and I don't know enough on it. I've also heard that it could be sooner than the 120 day period for some other reasons, which I'm not going to get into because I just don't know enough on it.
There are also two other items that still need to occur outside of ULURP. The more important one is the Queens Borough Board voting on the business terms of the deal (rent amount, etc.) and the less important one is the NYC Design Commission approving the designs of the developments. I am unsure on timing of those, but I imagine they would occur within the appeal period.
I really hope they'll be able to actually build this stadium in 2.5 years. seems unlikely?
As a veteran of the NYC environmental/ULURP process, the lack of any meaningful opposition to this project is almost unprecedented. Like, if you could have designed a site and a project for the absolute minimum friction from both the City and the community, this would pretty much be it: 100% affordable housing with a 100% privately financed stadium nestled within, on a contaminated site where nobody lives and a ramshackle little collection of borderline illegal businesses. And in the flight path of a major airport, which precludes tall buildings.
Just *chef's kiss*
Just *chef's kiss*
Also speaks to how much groundwork the team was doing behind the scenes on this to engender support in the community and among politicians.
That and also as
Kenny said, nobody lives there now. So the pool of people to oppose the project is dramatically less than typical developments
I don't think we've fully understood that this thing is being approved by the mayor tomorrow. After all these years, all the waiting ... it gets approved tomorrow. Pretty surreal.
Good point, having Moya as not only a supporter but as an active cheerleader was helpful.
I was told by someone who works closely with the folks who do the environmental impact studies that the likelihood of something not coming up, with the amount of remediation that occurred, is very remote. They would bet against a 2027 opening.
Who knows though.
Dad always said, "Kid, it ain't what you know, it's who you know." Had it not been for Moya, and (arguably) a change in the city administration, we'd still be banging around in the South Bronx and no closer today than we were two years ago.
A big fear. I'll still be gnawing on things until the first shovel hits the ground.
You'd have to go really out of your way to come up with reasons to oppose this frankly.That and also as
Nothing new but some media coverage..
nypost.com
Goal! NYCFC soccer stadium in Queens set to be approved by City Council
The massive project that includes a 7-story soccer stadium for the professional NYCFC and 1,400 “affordable” apartments was expected to receive final approval.
nypost.com
"About 15% of the affordable units will be set aside for homeless individuals."Nothing new but some media coverage..
Goal! NYCFC soccer stadium in Queens set to be approved by City Council
The massive project that includes a 7-story soccer stadium for the professional NYCFC and 1,400 “affordable” apartments was expected to receive final approval.
Parking agreement with the Mets is "complete and signed by all parties"
