Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is expected to approve the next phase of the Willets Point project, the highest-profile development currently underway in Queens, on Wednesday.

The initial phase, marked by a groundbreaking ceremony three weeks ago, focuses on constructing 1,100 affordable apartments and a new school near Citi Field.

Phase two of the project is set to add an additional 1,400 affordable housing units, a Major League Soccer stadium for NYCFC, a hotel and commercial space.

While Richards is a supporter of the plans, he did have his contingencies, including ensuring that more than half of the housing units created are affordable — set at or below 80% of the area’s median income. He also advocated for local hiring commitments, requested a minimum of 30% of contracts for minority- and women-owned businesses and demanded a designated space for local street vendors.

Additionally, Richards called for developers to finance capital improvements to local infrastructure, including parks and transit, and asked for a commitment from NYCFC to offer discounted tickets to nearby residents.

The Queens borough president discussed these conditions during an appearance on "Mornings On 1" on Wednesday, saying, “We wanted to make sure that we don't make the same mistakes of the past when we see these big stadium projects that come through.”

“We wanted to make sure that there was true affordability, and I think we're going to accomplish that in phase two, certainly 200 units going to seniors, and then obviously, ensuring that the economic opportunities actually reach the local communities, like Corona and Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst,” he said.

He noted that the area designated for the project and the communities surrounding it will be dramatically improved: “It's going from the Valley of Ashes to the Valley of Opportunity,”

Richards said he would like to see economic investment continue in Queens with a potential casino plan for Willets Point, saying, “We want to keep everything in Queens, we want to make sure that this area of Queens really sees the investment that it becomes live, work and play.”

Following Richards approval, the plan will undergo an environmental assessment. Once that is completed, the plan will be sent to the City Planning Commission for review, which will then hold a vote before sending it for a review by the City Council. Both the City Council and the mayor must approve the plans before construction on phase two can begin.