Manresa Island Park – Community Engagement Session #1

Wednesday, March 5 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Come share feedback and ideas that will help shape the park! The meeting will begin with remarks from philanthropic investors Austin and Allison McChord, followed by an introduction of the project team by Manresa Island Corp. Executive Director Jessica Vonashek. Gena Wirth, Design Principal and Partner at SCAPE, the landscape architecture firm leading the park’s design, will then present a three part overview of the project: the history of the site; the current status of the site; and the overarching goals for the future of Manresa Island. Community members are invited and encouraged to share their ideas for the site and respond to the current iteration of the masterplan. Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the project and provide feedback through interactive tabling. Each table will highlight a key aspect of the project, including the early history and industrial era of Manresa Island, the site’s ecology and the decommissioned power plant facility. There will also be a children’s activity table, in addition to a digital story booth that allows guests to share their personal stories about Manresa Island. A follow-up survey will be circulated to guests and posted online following the meeting. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4hUbznF. Learn more at www.manresaislandpark.org.

Brien McMahon High School, 300 Highland Ave.