
"Their project, dubbed Manresa Wilds, aims to transform the island into a public park with restored ecosystems, walking trails and gathering areas. The former power plant would become a community hub with classrooms, event space and programs focused on environmental education and local history. Our hope is that Manresa Wilds becomes a place for everyone, an island for all,' the couple said."
"Austin McChord who sold his cybersecurity company Datto for about $1.5 billion in 2017 said the project reflects a belief that wealth should be used for public good. We see the park as a gift to Norwalk that belongs to the community, but also a model for the transformation of other disused, polluted industrial sites into treasured community assets, the McChords said."
Manresa Island, once home to a power plant and closed to the public for decades, is being repurposed as Manresa Wilds, a public park with restored ecosystems, walking trails and gathering areas. The former plant will be converted into a community hub containing classrooms, event space and programs for environmental education and local history. Project leaders emphasize reclaiming the waterfront for community use, creating year-round gathering places, and connecting residents with the water. The initiative reflects philanthropic investment aimed at turning disused, polluted industrial sites into public assets and strengthening local community ties.
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