Part III

Make a Splash & Drive More Interest

Starting in an unlikely place, the City took stock of the ways that living, working, and playing in Waterbury could be improved. Then it began to do something about each – turning its liabilities into assets, and attracting top businesses in the process.

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Neil O’Leary

Joe Geary

Waterbury Green

John F. Kennedy

Welton Fountain

Rivera Hughes Memorial Park

Lakewood Park

Waterville Park

Riddick/Velez Park

Fulton Park

Olmsted Brothers

Cathy Smith

Jim Smith

Municipal Stadium

Joan Joyce

Ted Williams

Ken Griffey Jr.

Alex Rodriguez

Hamilton Park

Seven Angels Theatre

Library Park

Silas Bronson Library

The Gathering

John Murray

King Industries

Bob King

Frank Pepe Pizza Napoletana

Hoffman Auto Group

I. Bradley Hoffman

Eemax

Warren Hess

Waterbury Naugatuck Ind. Park

Amazon

Tommy Hyde

Ideal Fish

Eric Pedersen

Paul Pernerewski

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Part I

Fix the Foundation & Stay Focused

At the beginning of the 21st century, Waterbury was on the verge of bankruptcy. But by doing the difficult analysis to determine the causes, and adhering to a new fiscal blueprint, the City restored confidence – and showcased the resolve of its people.

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Part II

CREATE THE PATHS & LIGHT THE WAY

To many, the Mixmaster was more a mess than an efficient system. When the highway was improved, though, it sparked a flurry of development projects that will impact Waterbury’s cultural, educational, and corporate fabric for generations to come.