Officials break ground on Willets Point Project; expected to create 1,500 permanent jobs in Queens

FLUSHING, Queens (WABC) -- City officials broke ground on Phase One of the Willets Point Project on Wednesday.

The project is expected to generate $6.1 Billion and create 1,500 permanent jobs in Queens.

Phase One includes retail and community space as well as about 1,100 affordable housing units.

The project is about a year ahead of schedule - the next phase will include the construction of a 25,000-seat soccer stadium.

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