The second phase of Hudson Yards, a $12 billion mixed-use gaming complex proposed by Related Companies and Wynn Resorts, has unveiled new renderings. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the complex will span the 13-acre Western Rail Yards, encompassing the area between West 30th and 33rd Streets, Eleventh Avenue, and West Street.
Renderings: Related Companies and Wynn Resorts
The ambitious project envisions three unique supertall skyscrapers, providing 1,500 apartments and 2 million square feet of office space. It also incorporates community-centric features such as a public grade school, a daycare center, and a sprawling 5.6-acre park named Hudson Green, designed by Hollander Design and Sasaki.
Renderings: Related Companies and Wynn Resorts
One of the standout structures is the 80-story, 1,189-foot-tall Wynn Resorts casino and hotel skyscraper, located near the corner of Eleventh Avenue and West 33rd Street. This symmetrically tapering building is planned to offer 1,750 guest rooms, a conference center, retail spaces, and restaurants, spanning a total of 2.7 million square feet.
Renderings: Related Companies and Wynn Resorts
Bruce Beal Jr., president of Related Companies, emphasized the project's potential economic benefits, stating:
"Finishing the undeveloped yards will not only create 35,000 unionized construction jobs during development, but 5,000 permanent union careers in the resort, which is the economic engine that supports all of these wonderful community benefits, including the affordable housing, public park, and transportation improvements."
Renderings: Related Companies and Wynn Resorts
The nearest subway access to this phase of Hudson Yards is the 7 train, with the southernmost entry located between 50 and 55 Hudson Yards. The fate of this project hinges on the state's decision regarding the three gaming licenses currently up for bidding. The winning developers are expected to pay at least $500 million in upfront license fees. The state Gaming Commission is anticipated to announce the license awardees by December 31, 2025.
Renderings: Related Companies and Wynn Resorts
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