Public hearing for draft scope of work for Willets Point redevelopment
On Thursday, September 27 the New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Development held a public hearing on the draft scope of work for the environmental review of the proposed redevelopment of Willets Point in Queens. Good Jobs New York presented testimony at the meeting, alongside many members of the community, including numerous small business owners facing displacement as a result of the project.
For more background on plans to redevelop Willets Point, see recent posts by Willets Point United and the Pratt Center for Community Development.
See related materials:
The Draft Scope of Work (2012), Environmental Assessment, Determination of Significance as well as other records related to this development project can be found at the websites of the Office of Environmental Coordination and the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Testimony included:
Pratt Center for Community Development
Related news items:
New York Times, For Protectors of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, An Unlikely Ally, October 8, 2012
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