The New York City Council has approved a significant redevelopment plan for Willets Point, Queens, which includes the construction of New York City's first-ever soccer-specific stadium for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC). The $780 million project, privately financed and set to open in 2027, will feature a 25,000-seat stadium alongside 2,500 units of 100% affordable housing, a new school, retail spaces, and a hotel. The plan, which has been in negotiations for over a decade, represents a major step forward in the revitalization of the low-lying neighborhood, promising thousands of jobs and community spaces. The council's vote was nearly unanimous, with a 47-1 vote in favor, pending final sign-off from the mayor. The development is expected to transform Willets Point, also bringing the largest affordable public housing development in generations to the area.
Congratulations to my @NYCCouncil colleague @CMFranciscoMoya on this huge step towards revitalizing the Willets Point area - a project he has been advocating for since 2011! (1/2) https://t.co/JMpheuBUOi
As Chair of the Economic Development Committee I joined @NYCMayor, @NYCEDCPresident & @CMFranciscoMoya for an announcement on the upcoming transformation of Willets Point! I look forward to continuing to work on this project to ensure it is truly serving our local economy. https://t.co/JwQScbOBmg
Many tried to #GetStuffDone — we get IT done! 💪 Willets Point will provide fully affordable housing for hard-working New Yorkers, good-paying jobs for families, and plenty of entertainment so you can enjoy the city you call 🏠 https://t.co/POd1ARWu7d
Soccer is gaining momentum in New York City and we scored another goal yesterday. The city is excited to move forward with the Willets Point project, building more affordable housing in Queens and creating our first soccer-specific stadium. https://t.co/8ZBZSv1B3R
Officials have granted approval for NYCFC's first soccer-specific stadium in New York City The $780 million stadium will seat 25,000 people https://t.co/wK8jNWbjwJ
"This is 100 percent funded by private dollars for the stadium," says @nycmayor on @ny1 regarding the new soccer stadium in Queens. That, however, is a debatable point: https://t.co/ijjsnWcyKL https://t.co/wjjyRL2xT7
Officials have approved the plan to build New York City's first-ever soccer-specific stadium for NYCFC. • $780 million • 25,000 seats • Next to Citi Field • New school, retail, hotel It's set to open in 2027. https://t.co/YfC1ffLxH8
Officials have officially approved the plan to build New York City's first-ever soccer-specific stadium for NYCFC. • $780 million • 25,000 seats • Next to Citi Field • New school, retail, hotel It's set to open in 2027. https://t.co/eSk8zZ9sHm
New York City's first professional soccer stadium is coming to Willets Point, Queens, near Citi Field. The site will also include affordable housing, retail shops, a school and a hotel. @LoriB_NY got community reaction. https://t.co/XRscptqh9C
New York City officials approved a plan Thursday to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field. https://t.co/NhqzxK2lWy
NYC is going to get a 25,000 seat soccer stadium in Queens, that will be "completed" by 2027 (2030 really) https://t.co/F2FSBQTh3p
NYC is going to get a 25,000 seat soccer stadium in Queens, that will be completely by 2027 (2030 really) https://t.co/XvRmB45BuB
New York officials approve $780M soccer stadium for NYCFC to be built next to Mets' home https://t.co/kNihcSqpD0
The New York City Council voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to approve construction of a 25,000-seat, privately financed soccer stadium at Willets Point in Queens, to house the New York City Football Club. https://t.co/gy7qvtyAS7
New York City is poised to get its first professional soccer stadium, a 25,000-seat venue in Queens that’s been in negotiations for more than a decade https://t.co/tCSl8G4wyz
NYC Council approves Willets Point plan for soccer stadium, affordable housing https://t.co/aAUe6U1tMz
.@Bretjust1T reports @NYCFCNation's Willets Point Stadium project in Queens was approved by the New York City Council in a 47-1 vote. Pending final sign-off from the mayor. NYCFC is one step closer to its $780M stadium, scheduled to be ready by '27. https://t.co/poBuTX8bWm
Our vision for Willets Point is becoming a reality! Today we celebrated the passage of our plan for 2,500 units of 100% affordable housing, good jobs AND a soccer stadium. Many have tried before, but @NYCMayor's #GetStuffDone team and ALL our partners made it happen! https://t.co/6ieCL94UCA https://t.co/hNfh2vbNZM
New York City Council Approves $780 Million Soccer Stadium Slated For 2027 Opening https://t.co/zXHXgfOcwp https://t.co/k00f6iLyzj
New York City officials overwhelmingly approved a nearly $800 million project to construct a new NYCFC stadium in Queens. @OvermyerTV reports. https://t.co/XRscptqOZa
Housing is the GOAL! ⚽️ @NYCMayor, @FranciscoMoyaNY and leaders from across the city celebrate the Willets Point project moving forward. This initiative will transform the neighborhood, creating over 1,500 affordable homes, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, and more. https://t.co/RZ8qoOdflk
GOOOOOOOOOOOAL! The largest affordable public housing development in generations is coming to Willets Point! This means homes, jobs, and so much more for our community. Thank you to @NYCSpeakerAdams, Councilmember @FranciscoMoyaNY, @NYCFC, @NYCBldgTrades, @32BJSEIU, Queens… https://t.co/N6ZaTNBGNL
New York City officials overwhelmingly approved the nearly $800 million plan to build a stadium for NYCFC in Queens. https://t.co/XRscptqOZa
New York City is getting its first-ever standalone soccer stadium. The City Council approved a new 25,000-seat home for New York City FC in Willets Point, Queens, along with 1,400 affordable homes, a hotel and more. https://t.co/33rL6Gslg3
JUST IN: The proposed future home of NYCFC passed a major step this afternoon receiving approval from the New York City Council https://t.co/VJ2GDJiGNV
"we are building a new neighborhood," @FranciscoMoyaNY says of Willets Point deal that's now been approved by the City Council & will include a new soccer stadium, thousands of units of housing, & more https://t.co/0r6xzANkT2
For The City. New York City Council overwhelmingly vote to approve the Willets Point Phase II Redevelopment Plan. The 23-acre development will bring affordable housing, thousands of jobs, community spaces, and New York City's first-ever soccer-specific stadium to Queens.
In the low-lying neighborhood of Willets Point, Queens, Related Companies and Sterling Equities got the go-ahead to build a soccer stadium, hotel and 1,400 additional units of affordable housing. https://t.co/AHzsQJKiKs
Francisco Moya’s longstanding push to bring a professional soccer stadium to Queens has soared across the goal line. The NYC Council voted to approve a sweeping redevelopment plan in Willets Point. https://t.co/wDZDZEwNV6
The future of the NYFCF stadium in Willets Point, Queens is up for a vote today. @elijahwestbrook has a look at the renderings. https://t.co/XRscptqh9C
The New York City Council is set to vote today on the next steps for the Willets Point revitalization project, including the new NYCFC soccer stadium. @elijahwestbrook reports. https://t.co/XRscptqh9C
NYC Council expected to approve plans for NYCFC Stadium in Willets Point https://t.co/21IjqTfkGf https://t.co/cDvoL1YeTz
Goal! NYCFC soccer stadium in Queens set to be approved by City Council https://t.co/mLSl7HNcQg https://t.co/v8EvSchihM
Tomorrow at 11:00am: The Committee on Land Use will vote on Willets Point Phase II to create 1,400 units of permanently affordable housing, a soccer stadium, local retail, a hotel, and public open space in Queens. 📺 Watch live: https://t.co/OsMwMDzeCy https://t.co/wjK5qg4W67
The first all-electric stadium in the U.S. is on the horizon ⚽ @newyorkcityfc's Willets Point project is leading the charge with its plan to greet fans with a vibrant exhibition of electric might. Read more from @Bretjust1 ⬇️