Blight
News: Willets Point a “Blight”
The Daily News reports on a study conducted for the city which proclaims Willets Point a “burden on the health of the city’s residents and economy.”
Finally, some news from a report that makes some sense…
According to the DN, the report signals that the city is preparing the use eminent domain in the area. Studies of the nature of the one obtained by the DN are traditionally used before eminent domain is put into action.
From the Daily News:
The 790-page report, which was done by an outside consultant, paints an unflattering picture of Willets Point.
It documents how area businesses have been linked to crimes such as car theft, resale of stolen parts, insurance fraud and dumping of toxic chemicals into the soil and nearby Flushing River.
“The illegal activities and harmful environmental practices in the district have created a condition that is threatening to the environment and to the neighboring communities,” the report notes.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes. Those brief snippets do a great job of capturing the way I have felt about Willets Point for so many years visiting Shea Stadium and as a resident of New York City. “Eminent Domain” will certainly make the proposal sound bad, but I can’t wait to see this full report because it sounds like it is dead on. It’s great to see the city taking so many steps so quickly to ensure the redevelopment plan is a success.
The list of illegal activities listed in the report really speaks for itself. I’ve pointed out the incidents involving those “businesses” and cars in the Shea Stadium parking lot, which certainly are a major part of the problem.
And as always, please contact your elected officials to let them know you support the development of Willets Point.
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