"The team behind Metropolitan Park has proposed building 20 acres of new public parks and five acres of new community athletic fields, accessibility upgrades at the Mets-Willets Point 7 train stop, improved roadways and cycling paths, and a $163 million 'community impact fund' that would provide grants to local Queens nonprofits," AM New York reports.
"Cohen projects the $8 billion project would create 23,000 jobs. The project would still need a key zoning change for construction and a key state senator recently expressed her opposition to the plan."
"Renderings show considerable green space, and developers envision a complete entertainment and pedestrian destination located in the area surrounding the stadium, to be known as Metropolitan Park."
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