Today, Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) is welcoming a vote by the Community Investment Fund (CIF)that will bring over $1.75 million to Norwalk.
The CIF vote is a key step toward final approval of the plan by the State Bond Commission, which must come in the next 60 days.
The CIF is giving Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) $1.5 million. The Norwalk River Valley Trail is a recreational and transportation amenity in Norwalk and once completed will run from Danbury to Norwalk. This funding will work to complete the Norwalk section of the NRVT.
The CIF is also giving the Open Door Shelter, Inc. $250,000 to work on a campus expansion project. Open Doors’ mission is to end homelessness in the greater Norwalk region by guiding every person in the cycle of homelessness toward housing stability. Open Doors intends to develop a plan to expand its operations within the South Norwalk neighborhood by assessing its existing housing portfolio and exploring the acquisition of abutting properties.
“I am incredibly grateful to my colleagues on the CIF board for supporting these two vital projects in Norwalk,” said Sen. Duff. “The $1.5 million investment in the Norwalk River Valley Trail will not only enhance our recreational and transportation options but also further strengthen our community’s connection to the beautiful natural resources along the trail. Additionally, the $250,000 for the Open Door Shelter’s campus expansion is a critical step in supporting individuals and families facing homelessness, and will help them secure long-term housing stability. These investments will have a lasting impact on the well-being and future of our city.”
The CIF fosters economic development in historically underserved communities across the state.
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