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.
ALSO READ | Fake Walmart Christmas party turns into genuine toy drive
----------
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.