Developers of a proposed casino and hotel complex next in Hell's Kitchen laid out a sweeping vision for Manhattan’s far West Side during the first of two public hearings on Wednesday, pledging affordable housing, new jobs, community amenities, and an NYPD outpost as they seek one of the city’s coveted downstate gaming licenses.

The project drew support from unions, business groups, and most residents, but some locals resisted, saying they were not ready to gamble on the neighborhood’s future.

The Avenir, backed by Silverstein Properties, Rush Street Gaming, and Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, would include a 1,000-room Hyatt hotel, a dozen restaurants, a food hall, and a casino occupying about 12% of the project footprint.

At its first public hearing on Aug. 27 at the Javits Center, t

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