The City Planning Commission Also Greenlighted Willets Point Development Plan

The City Planning Commission granted approval to build a mega-mall in Willets Point, reports the Daily News. Yesterday the CPC made its way through a packed agenda, approving plans to build luxury towers on the 5Pointz site as well as zoning changes for the Hallets Point project. Now all of these matters are moving forward to a City Council vote. Only one CPC board member voted against the Willets Point development, unwanted by the auto-body shop owners who have long operated out of the area. Board member Michelle de la Uz said that the efforts to relocate the shop owners have been “questionable and weak.” Another board member stated that “Willets Point is on its way to becoming remediated and ultimately becoming an active and inviting destination.” Ultimately, the plans for the massive retail and entertainment complex received the green light. The City Council approved the developer’s proposal to build residential units and commercial space here in 2008, but those plans were put on hold.

City Planning Commission Approves Willets Point Mega-Mall Plan [NY Daily News]

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