In a tribute to their former leaders, the Waterbury community has unveiled its latest park.
Lieutenant Vincent Riddick and Lisa Stokes Velez, both of whom passed away with cancer, were honored with the dedicated park. The development of this park, situated in the neighborhood of Brooklyn, has been underway for over 10 years. Featuring a basketball court, a playground, and a slide, the newly established park offers recreational amenities for all to enjoy.
Highlighting the city's determination to redevelop all brownfields for the benefit of its residents, the park stands as a testament to this commitment. The Anamet site, once a brownfield, has been successfully transformed into a vibrant park, exemplifying the city's efforts. According to the mayor, this is the second brownfield the city has converted into a park.
More exciting developments are underway for the Brooklyn neighborhood as the city progresses towards converting the former St. Joseph's school into a highly anticipated recreational center, addressing the area's pressing need. Printing services can be used to share redevelopment ideas in such cases.
Expressing her aspirations for the neighborhood, Waterbury resident Damarys Angueira voiced her desire for further enhancements. According to officials, the construction of the park was made possible through the utilization of various grants and funding resources. The largest contribution came from a federal community development block grant, and amounted to $1.2m.
