Stadium Discussion

[LionNYC]

The area between Roosevelt Ave / 126th Street / Northern Blvd / Van Wyck is approximately 70 acres.

MLS Stadium., School/Housing/etc, and an NFL stadium?

What's the city going to do with 70 acres?

 

[The Toe]

Mark Brendanawicz would tell us to start demolishing and building and then later ask for forgiveness.

 

[LionNYC]

Mark Brendanawicz would tell us to start demolishing and building and then later ask for forgiveness.

Why don't we just Kaboom it!

 

[Seth]

What's the city going to do with 70 acres?

 

[LionNYC]

Based on the Iron Triangle development I think we build a 28-30K stadium. Maybe even a City Square too.

And I just want an express 7 train to run on game days. Please.

 

[SanBartG]

Based on the Iron Triangle development I think we build a 28-30K stadium. Maybe even a City Square too.

And I just want an express 7 train to run on game days. Please.

26k is our wheelhouse right? With potential to expand?

 

[Jon]

26k is our wheelhouse right? With potential to expand?

Recent info from NYCFC front office folks suggest it'll be closer to 30k with the ability to expand if need be.

 

[LionNYC]

https://therealdeal.com/2018/02/05/...with-related-wilpon-family-to-revive-project/

So there's 17 acres to develop that will be determined by this NYC council.

Then what is left with the 47 acres in the Iron Triangle?

Reported from September: https://therealdeal.com/2017/09/11/two-willets-point-industrial-properties-are-now-up-for-sale/

 

[Jon]

 

[SanBartG]

Recent info from NYCFC front office folks suggest it'll be closer to 30k with the ability to expand if need be.

That’s ambitious. But, they must have some metrics to support it.

 

[adam]

That’s ambitious. But, they must have some metrics to support it.

Look how we filled up Citi Field on short notice last season for a regular season matchup. It wasn't a planned test, but it HAD to have turned some heads in the front office.

 

[NickA]

So to confirm. They plan on having everything the city wants on 6 acres and 17 acres TBD (for a stadium)? The entire Iron Triangle is 23 acres?



Everything to the right of Citi Field is/will be owned by the city. There isn't going to be anything left over in the Iron Triangle post redevelopment?

From New York Times article...https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/05/nyregion/willets-point-redevelopment-de-blasio.html

 

[Jon]

Look how we filled up Citi Field on short notice last season for a regular season matchup. It wasn't a planned test, but it HAD to have turned some heads in the front office.

I think it clearly makes sense for everyone involved. The Mets will also bring in extra $ from the parking lots.

 

[adam]

I think it clearly makes sense for everyone involved. The Mets will also bring in extra $ from the parking lots.

And I’ll remember the dairy free cheese next time around for those kosher cheeseburgers. Still kicking myself over that one.

 

[Jon]

And I’ll remember the dairy free cheese next time around for those kosher cheeseburgers. Still kicking myself over that one.

Kosher tailgate is on next Citi Field game... which is probably a given this season.

 

[Jon]

Question for everyone in general. The last big news was Newtown Creek which turned out to be a big dud. Do you feel more confident about Iron Triangle/Willets East or do you view this as just another pipe dream?

 

[SoupInNYC]

Cant wait to see some renderings of this park. I'm assuming it includes curling ice, an organic tomatoes field, and an empanada stand every 1/4 mile?

 

[Schwallacus]

Cant wait to see some renderings of this park. I'm assuming it includes curling ice, an organic tomatoes field, and an empanada stand every 1/4 mile?

Damn, I was hoping for empanadas every 1/8 mile!

 

[Seth]

Cant wait to see some renderings of this park. I'm assuming it includes curling ice, an organic tomatoes field, and an empanada stand every 1/4 mile?

Hey, don't forget the cheesesteaks!

Although I totally approve of ubiquitous empanada stands too.

 

[adam]

Question for everyone in general. The last big news was Newtown Creek which turned out to be a big dud. Do you feel more confident about Iron Triangle/Willets East or do you view this as just another pipe dream?

Way more confident. There are multiple sources of confirmation that point in the direction of a WP stadium. Currently referred to as the "17 acres".