The Westfield City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a land-use plan for proposed $1.2 billion development east of Grand Park Sports Campus that would be centered on space and science education.
The council voted to approve the 66-acre Grand Universe Planned Unit Development, between 186th and 191st streets, which would feature four districts and science, technology, engineering and math-related installations involving rockets, rocket boosters, engines and outer space.
Phase 1 and 2
The first two phases of development would include construction of the 170,000-square-foot Grand Universe Center for Science and Space Exploration, which would include a full-dome planetarium, and a hotel. The second phase of construction would include a sports-focused district and a commercial and mixed-use development with multifamily housing.
4 districts within Grand Universe.
The Grand Universe District would feature the Johnson Hagerman Center for Science and Space Exploration and a STEM pavilion with events and amenities. The center would also have parking and student and group drop-off and pickup areas.
The Resort District, north of the Grand Universe District and along the Monon Trail, to feature a hotel to provide lodging for visitors.
The Sports Entertainment District would include sports and arts and entertainment facilities with outdoor plazas and dining. It would also feature an area called Creek Park with natural elements and plantings in open spaces with a mix of trails, pathways, sidewalks, respite areas and connections to the Monon.
The Town Center District would have commercial and mixed-use buildings with retail, office and high-density multifamily housing.