THE PROPOSAL A proposal by Hard Rock International (Seminole) in partnership with Mets owner Steve Cohen. Te $8bn entertainment district next to Citi Field would include a Hard Rock Hotel with 2,300 rooms, a casino, live music venue, community park space, and athletic fields. Te plan emphasises an integrated “city within a city,” tying into a new soccer stadium opening in 2027 nearby.
Location: The former site of Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadows in Corona Park, Queens Casino Operator: Hard Rock Estimated Opening: Late 2020s pending licence
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WHAT'S THE LATEST? Received Queens Borough and community board support in late 2024 but requires state legislative approval regarding parkland alienation. If approved, the resort is expected to open in the late 2020s.