The RPA says the Javits Center expansion "must succeed in energizing its surroundings and reconnecting to the city and the waterfront on all four sides." Calling the proposed home for the football franchise the "most controversial element of the plan," the RPA notes a concern that it could "jeopardize the broader goals for revitalizing the Far West Side." The paper lists criteria to evaluate the project including comparing it to other cities where similar stadium initiatives took place such as Seattle's South Downtown area, Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Toronto's SkyDome and St. Louis' Edward Jones Dome. The reports notes that while stadiums can make for a successful "tourist corridor," they have not "shown the ability to sponsor development of intensive mixed-use districts."The paper concludes that a "vibrant mix" of activities and development needs to be contemplated for the district. "The district will need a tapestry of office space, housing, retail and nightlife woven together by a network of world-class public spaces." And it calls for public debate to determine if the stadium initiative is the best use for space in the area.

The RPA's first paper said, "large-scale commercial and residential development in the West Side area is critical to future economic growth in both the city and the region." The second paper addressed the crucial transportation initiatives including the extension of the #7 subway line and the construction of the Second Avenue subway. The city has proposed a massive 40-year initiative designed to revitalize the West Side adding approximately 115 million sf of vacant and office space. The RPA has eyed the area for major redevelopment since the organization's founding more than 80 years ago.