Mill River Update
The Mill River Park restoration seems to finally be underway. The MRP Collaborative's recent newsletter gives some details about the final design of phase one improvements as well as a construction sequence of how the wall will come down and the river will be reshaped.
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Downriver RBS has built a section of riverwalk behind their new headquarters that I assume will open once the last of construction ends. This will be of more use once other sections of the riverwalk are built out and connected. Right now I think one would feel kind of shady walking back and forth behind a corporate headquarters.
Adjacent to that stretch RBS bought up a block of multifamily homes and has stated they will extend the trails a block north to Division St after they demolish homes. Any plans they have for the property beyond that (housing, offices?) remain a mystery for now.
The Mill River Park isn't the only major park underway in town this summer. The Advocate recently reported that the city approved plans for Harbor Point's "central park" in the South End and is set to break ground. 
A park within a 10-15 walk all housing is the mark of a great city. These a both great steps forward for Stamford.
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The construction sequence sounds so freakin' awesome! It so impressive how they're going to divert the river into a channel so they can redo the east bank. I can't wait for this beautiful new park. I think even the most ardent detractors and cherry tree defenders will be happy with the results.
AS I have said before. I think the redoing of the park is a good thing, I think the timing is off. It is still using 40% taxpayer money and they keep looking for donations(I got another request in the mail). It should have waited a year.
looks great. is there going to be overall a centre piece for the park? i.e a fountain etc
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