Mayor Adams unveils vision for transformation of Willets Point, a privately funded soccer stadium

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled his administration's vision for the next phase of the community transformation of Willets Point in Queens. Through new partnership with 2021 Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup champions New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and Queens Development Group (QDG) — a joint venture of related companies and Sterling Equities — Willets Point will be anchored by 2,500 new homes affordable, the largest 100% affordable new construction housing project in New York City in 40 years, to be built on an accelerated timeline. Developed in close collaboration with New York City Councilman Francisco Moya, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and community members, Mayor Adams' plan will also bring New York City's first soccer-specific stadium to Willets Point along to over 40,