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Sunnyside Yards Project May Be In The Works

  SUNNYSIDE YARDS PLATFORM  
October 6, 2006
Queens Tribune

A plan to build a deck over Sunnyside Yards in Queens and construct as many as 35,000 new residences “is still a few months away,” according the Mayor’s office. A May 2006 report was commissioned to discuss the long-term challenges the city faces regarding development of housing, infrastructure and waterfronts in the area. The report recommends construction of between 18,000 and 35,000 housing units on the site. There would also be schools, parks and an interposal transportation facility for the MTA, LIRR, Amtrak and bus service.