Contentious testimony on EDC’s Willets Point Plan
Concerns over eminent domain dominate hearing. On November 29, 2007, the City Council’s committees on Land Use and Economic Development held their second oversight hearing on New York City Economic...
View ArticleEDC President Seth Pinsky Discusses Mayor Bloomberg’s Economic Agenda
When Robert C. Lieber left the New York City Economic Development Corporation to replace Deputy Mayor Daniel L. Doctoroff, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg appointed Seth Pinsky to lead EDC through the end...
View ArticleEDC Submits Willets Point Redevelopment Plan
City seeks to create a Special Willets Point District; local businesses file lawsuit. On April 21, 2008, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the New York City Department of Housing...
View ArticleCommission Approves a Modified Willets Point Plan
Eminent domain supported if negotiations with local businesses fail. On September 24, 2008, the City Planning Commission approved a modified version of the Willets Point Redevelopment Plan, and sent...
View ArticleCouncil Approves Controversial Willets Point Plan
City agreed to increase affordable housing, but may still use eminent domain. On November 13, 2008, the City Council approved the City’s Willets Point Redevelopment Plan. The contentious plan,...
View ArticleWillets Point Group Denied Equal Protection Claim
City chose not to heavily invest in Willets Point infrastructure. In November 2008, the City Council approved a $3 billion development plan for Willets Point, an industrial neighborhood in northern...
View ArticleWillets Point redevelopment clears judicial hurdle
Resident and businesses argued City did not fully consider plan’s impact on highway traffic and water supply. In November 2008 the City Council approved a redevelopment plan for Willets Point, Queens....
View ArticleDeveloper sought for Phase 1 of Willets Point District
City targeting 12.75-acre site adjacent to Citi Field for first phase of construction. On May 9, 2011, The City’s Economic Development Corporation issued a request for proposals seeking a developer...
View ArticleWillets Point Proposal Heard at City Planning Commission
23-acre proposal will include environmental cleanup, expressway ramps, affordable housing, and retail and entertainment complex. The City Planning Commission held a public hearing on land use actions...
View ArticleWillets Point Special Permits Come Under Attack at City Council Hearing
Council Members voiced concern over the City’s applications to facilitate Phase 1 of the Willets’ Point Development Project. The City Council’s Land Use Zoning and Franchises subcommittee held a public...
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