STAMFORD, CT — Stamford will receive $7.7 million to complete the community commons project at Mill River Park.
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The funds, which are coming from the state’s Community Investment Fund 2030, will help further the park’s mission to provide equitable access to green space and community engagement opportunities.
“This project will transform Mill River Park by providing a new and permanent event space, a dog park, and playscape areas. It will also enhance pedestrian safety along the Washington Boulevard corridor of adjacent to the park,” said Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons in a statement to Patch. “We are grateful to the state delegation and the Mill River Park team for their collaborative partnership and advocacy to ensure the final phase of this project can be completed.”
Mill River park sees 230,000 visitors annually, and it’s a vital green space for 50,000 residents within a one-mile radius, according to an announcement from state Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-36). Fazio helped spearhead the effort to secure the funding.
“This project is an investment in our community’s health and future. Green spaces are crucial, and Mill River Park is a shining example,” Fazio said in an announcement. “Stamford and the 36th District are an economic engine and tax base for the whole state, so ensuring we have our fair share of state resources returned to the district is vital for protecting the quality of life here and the future of the whole state.”
The project will be led by the Mill River Park Collaborative.
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