The owner of the New York Mets is looking to develop a 50-acre area around Citi Field and is holding a visioning session next month to get feedback as to how it should be done.
Steve Cohen, the hedge fund manager who purchased the Mets in 2020 for $2.4 billion, aims to “re-imagine the space around Citi Field” that currently consists of 50 acres of vacant asphalt. He says that the desolate space is wasted, and that it divides neighborhoods from one another—and is a barrier to the Flushing Bay waterfront.
Cohen said the visioning session will take place on Jan. 7 at Citi Field and it builds on discussions he has had with community groups and local leaders. To participate in the meeting, register here.
“For months, we have been listening to the local community who keeps telling us there is more they want from the area. Everyone agrees that the status quo isn’t acceptable,” Cohen said in a statement. “We are committed to putting forward a vision for the area that will create a shared space that people not only want to come to and enjoy, but can be proud of.”
7 comments:
I say bring back a few junkyards... I miss the days of wrenching out an alternator or starter motor from a wrecked Plymouth
Wait. Doesn't the City own those "50 acres"? With all due respect to Steve Cohen (and I love what he's done for the Mets), is it up to him "to chart a path forward for this site"? Like all big NYC real estate ideas, something is fishy.
Wasnt that public parking for the park and Shea stadium, If so how did it get into private hands?
Where will the people attending events at the new Junkyard stadium park?
This reeks of special interest, under-handed backroom deals and corruption.
I hope they are not gonna claim "Affordable" housing next to a train station direct to Manhattan, that aint happening.
This dam city needs federal investigation's.
Why not build it into a car park for freeloading car totalitarians?
Time to build a wildlife preserve with all kinds of native species. Excluding Trumpanzees of course.
How many bike lanes ?
The 50 acres are parkland. Parkland is precious. Pay attention to this proposal!
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