The unveiling of the vision for Manresa Island marks a significant milestone in the revitalization of Norwalk, Connecticut.
Designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in collaboration with landscape architecture firm SCAPE, this ambitious project aims to transform a decommissioned power plant site into a vibrant 125-acre public park.
Surrounded by water on three sides, the site will serve as both a recreational hub and a center for education and ecological restoration.
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Originally, Manresa Island was home to the Manresa Institute, a retreat and recreation destination during the early 20th century.
In the 1950s, it was converted into a coal-fired power plant. With its decommissioning in 2012 following Hurricane Sandy, the area has begun to recover ecologically, showcasing birch forests and increased osprey populations.
This revitalization sets the stage for the transformation into a public amenity that reconnects the community with its coastal heritage.
