Building of the Day: Manresa Wilds

Archtober is going on the road! Come explore Manresa Island in Norwalk, Connecticut, where landscape architecture firm SCAPE is overseeing the transformation of an abandoned industrial site into a 125-acre community park.  

Called Manresa Wilds, the SCAPE-designed park will feature public swimming access, trails, and play areas, all anchored by a 1950s-built power plant facility, to be transformed into a dynamic community hub by Bjarke Ingels Group. Manresa Wilds will offer year-round programming, educational and event spaces, and university-led research centers, becoming an unparalleled public amenity for the Norwalk community, where visitors of all ages, abilities, and interests can experience the coast and explore the ecology of Long Island Sound.

Please note: this tour is not accessible by wheelchair.

Architect: SCAPE and Bjarke Ingels Group

Travel to the tour: There are three options for traveling to this site:
 

1. Take the MetroNorth train to South Norwalk station and organized free shuttle bus. Train tickets are not included in the cost of the tour. All attendees must buy their own train tickets separately.

• Take the 10:34am train from Grand Central, arriving at South Norwalk at 11:39AM. The organized free shuttle bus will pick attendees up at the station, and return attendees to the station in time for the 3:06 train back to the city. 

2. Take the MetroNorth train to South Norwalk station and take a cab or ride share. Train tickets are not included in the cost of the tour. All attendees must buy their own train tickets separately.

• Take the 10:34am train from Grand Central, arriving at South Norwalk at 11:39AM.

3. Drive to the site directly. There is on-site parking available. 
 

Meeting location will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the tour.

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This program is organized in conjunction with Archtober. Archtober is a NYC-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, culminating in a month-long festival every October. 

All Archtober sales are final. No refunds available.