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  Welcome to the New Haven Mayor's Office
By 1701, New Haven had grown to be the village center of a mainly agricultural township and became co-capital of Connecticut, along with Hartford.
In 1784, New Haven was incorporated as a city and Roger Sherman, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was elected first mayor.
The Elm City--Green and Clean initiative, the return of an AHL hockey team to the New Haven Coliseum, the revitalization of Ninth Square and the redevelopment of downtown are restoring a sense of hope and future to the fabric of the community.
www.cityofnewhaven.com /Mayor/History_New_Haven.asp   (0 words)

  
 New Haven Independent: New Haven's New Skyline, Envisioned
But New Haven, if you consider it as a city (and not just the 17 square miles laid out in the 1700s), has continued to grow rapidly since the 1950s.
The fact that New Haven has one of the densest downtown areas in the country - denser than Seattle, Denver, Baltimore or many other large cities - is a testament to the fact that New Haven is really a much larger city than some people think of it as.
Also, New Haven is not one of the poorest cities in the country (Hartford and Providence, but not New Haven, are in the top 10 poorest, if you take the % of families living in poverty), and if you consider what I said above it's actually one of the richest cities in the country.
www.newhavenindependent.org /archives/2006/09/new_havens_new.php   (2057 words)

  
 LIVING IN/Downtown New Haven; An Infusion of Energy in Yale's Backyard - New York Times
DOWNTOWN New Haven has been transformed over the last five years from Yale's mundane backyard into a vibrant neighborhood of shops, theaters and restaurants.
Some are new construction, and many are reconfigured from office and industrial buildings, resulting in a preponderance of rental units.
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded roster of musicians from opera, the concert stage and jazz appear regularly at Yale's Woolsey Hall and Sprague Hall.
query.nytimes.com /gst/fullpage.html?res=9500E5DD103FF930A35757C0A9639C8B63   (0 words)

  
  Hotels near Indian Neck, Connecticut, United States of America
New Haven, CT This all-suites hotel is 2 miles from downtown New Haven and 7 miles from the Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport.
New Haven, CT This restored 19th-century mansion is located across from the Wooster Square Park and is 4 blocks from Yale University.
New Haven, CT Three miles from downtown New Haven and within four miles of Yale University, this hotel is near I-91.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Connecticut/IndianNeck.asp   (657 words)

  
  Science Fair Projects - Downtown New Haven
Downtown New Haven is the neighborhood located in the heart of the city of New Haven, Connecticut.
It is comprised of the New Haven Green and the immediate surrounding central business district, as well as a significant portion of the Yale University campus.
Downtown is bordered by several other neighborhoods of the city; Wooster Square borders downtown to the east, Long Wharf to the south, and East Rock to the northeast.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Downtown_New_Haven   (252 words)

  
 New Haven, United States
New Haven and its environs boast Colonial charm, a rich history, and a sophisticated, eclectic mix of arts and entertainment, cultural attractions and gastronomical delights.
New Haven was the first planned city in the country, and the New Haven Green was part of the original city plan.
Unfortunately, New Haven was hard hit by the flight to the suburbs that began after World War II, and large parts of the city, especially its residential areas, have been slow to recover and are considered unsafe for outsiders.
worldfacts.us /US-New-Haven.htm   (3184 words)

  
 Downtown Gateway -- Herbert S. Newman and Partners P.C.
Located at the south- east corner of downtown New Haven, it is close to the New Haven Railroad Station, the intersection of I-95, I-91, and the Route 34 Connector, and is two blocks from the New Haven Green.
These will be grouped around a major new urban public space – Gateway Park – that will become the heart of the new neighborhood and a regional destination for education, recreation, and entertainment.
This new park is surrounded by buildings of a uniform height, creating a great public outdoor room in the city fabric.
www.hsnparch.com /projects/DowntownGateway/DowntownGatewayEXT1.htm   (378 words)

  
 New Haven implodes downtown coliseum - Boston.com
NEW HAVEN, Conn. --Veterans Memorial Coliseum came down in a matter of seconds in a thunderous implosion Saturday morning, drawing more than a thousand spectators who exchanged memories about the sports and concert venue.
The new development is expected to create thousands of construction jobs, millions of dollars in new taxes and additional spending by bringing college students and theater visitors downtown, officials said.
Adam Christoferson, 23, of New Haven, said his father sneaked him into an Aerosmith concert at the coliseum when he was 12 years old, after his Little League team lost an all-star game.
www.boston.com /news/education/higher/articles/2007/01/20/new_haven_ready_to_raze_downtown_coliseum   (642 words)

  
 Yale Welcomes Métaphore to Downtown New Haven
New Haven, Conn. — Yale University Properties celebrates the opening of Métaphore in the Chapel Street Historic District of downtown New Haven.
It fills a niche in downtown New Haven and adds to the elegant, high quality offerings that are found in the Chapel District,” said David Newton, director of University Properties.
Métaphore’s move to New Haven is more than reflective of an increasingly prosperous city; it also marks the successful business endeavor of yet another female entrepreneur—a growing trend in downtown New Haven.
www.yale.edu /opa/newsr/06-11-28-01.all.html   (312 words)

  
 Five Mile Point (New Haven Harbor) Lighthouse History
New Haven was a flourishing port in coastal and West Indies trade.
The new 65-foot tower was built of brownstone (quarried in nearby East Haven) with a brick lining and was attached to the keeper's house.
In 1922 the land was transferred to the State of Connecticut and the buildings went to the City of New Haven, and in 1924 the City bought the entire property for $11,180.
www.lighthouse.cc /newhaven/history.html   (932 words)

  
 New Haven travel guide - Wikitravel
New Haven [1] is a city in Connecticut, and is perhaps best known as the home of Yale University [2].
New Haven is the primary entertainment destination for the 800,000 people who live in the immediate area.
Hiking and camping are abundant in the area to the north and northwest of New Haven.
wikitravel.org /en/New_Haven   (1240 words)

  
 Connecticut Tourism - State of Connecticut - Connecticut Hotels
In addition to being known for Yale University, New Haven is also know for the Peabody Museum of Natural History and an International Festival of Arts and Ideas that is held each June in which there are world class exhibits that you can enjoy.
In New Haven the first of the top two hotels is the Omni New Haven.
The second top option in New Haven is the Three Chimneys Inn which is a mansion that was built in 1870.
www.connecticuthotelfinder.com   (0 words)

  
 New Haven Register - Work life/cultural scene draws new generation to downtown New Haven apartments
Carol Thibeault couldn’t be more downtown if she had her mail delivered to the New Haven Green.
More than being a financial decision, more than being hip or trendy, New Haven’s new downtowners say that moving to the center of the city is a lifestyle choice.
She’s watched a helicopter land on the roof of a downtown building and listened to gospel singers on weekend mornings at the corner of Church and Chapel.
www.nhregister.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=13852279&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=517515&rfi=8   (1321 words)

  
 New Haven Nightlife   (Site not responding. Last check: )
New Haven, Connecticut, is a city that combines New England charm with a robust cosmopolitan life, alive with world-class architecture and memorable international cuisine...
New Haven, CT Our company had its very humble beginnings in the basement of our current three, soon to be four level complex back in 1996.
If you are just visiting the greater New Haven, Connecticut area, or if you are are a resident of the city, be sure to stop by.
www.clubct.com /newhaven.htm   (1050 words)

  
 Steve Berry's New Haven Page
In the past three years, New Haven's downtown has experienced an influx of 20- and 30-somethings that is bringing new life and vibrancy to the city.
New Haven is a famous theater town, from the days when most Broadway musicals opened first in New Haven, a sophisticated theater town just out of range of the New York critics.
New Haven is a very small place (in square miles), but is right in the middle of the wealthy, beautiful New England countryside and shoreline of Connecticut.
www.econ.yale.edu /~steveb/new-haven.html   (1421 words)

  
 CAPA New Haven - Venues - Shubert Theater   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The theater itself is the crown jewel of downtown New Haven.
While it now has a wide sparkling lobby, comfortable new seats and a state-of-the-art sound system, it is a real Broadway house, where the magic of theater, music and dance come alive.
The Shubert, New Haven is operated by CAPA, a Connecticut Not-For-Profit Organization.
www.capa.com /newhaven/venues   (213 words)

  
 Jewish Community of Greater New Haven
To learn about all that Greater New Haven Jewish communal life has to offer, search the Community Resources database to link to every agency and program from day schools and summer camps to synagogues and kosher meals on wheels.
Yale University, located in downtown New Haven, enhances Greater New Haven community life through cultural activities and through a wealth of Jewish scholars who give their time and knowledge to teach through the Department of Jewish Education's renowned adult education programming and at synagogues.
New Haven also boasts a wide range of arts, music and other cultural activities for children and adults, including a renowned arts festival that attracts performers from all over the globe.
www.jewishnewhaven.org /welcome.html   (350 words)

  
 New Haven Connecticut CT hotels
Nestled in the heart of downtown New Haven, The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale basks in a city which combines New England appeal with contemporary culture.
The New Haven Hotel is a boutique style hotel located at Yale's Doorstep right in the heart of Downtown New Haven convenient to Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital, and the business community.
This New Haven hotel is close to the University of New Haven,...
www.sun-herald.com /hotel/hotels/us-ct-new-haven.html   (404 words)

  
 University of New Haven : student life
You can explore the city of New Haven with its many cultural and social opportunities, including world-class theater, museums, cinema, libraries, bookstores, cafes, institutions, and technology.
Beyond New Haven, you'll find great recreation (including beaches, hiking, and skiing) just a car or train ride away.
UNH's 78-acre suburban campus is just ten minutes away from downtown New Haven, with easy access to Interstate 95 and other major highways.
admissions.newhaven.edu /stulife/index.cfm   (183 words)

  
 New Haven Independent: "College Square" Would Add Luxury Condo Tower Downtown
Downtown residents who aren't so financially fortunate need a place shop for groceries without having to have a car.
Bringing good, healthy food to the downtown area, especially during the seasons when farmers' markets aren't able to be up and running would be great.
September 15, 2006 2:59 PM Unlike a place like Manhattan, which has new development and housing reserved exclusively for the ultra-rich, downtown New Haven is already sufficiently mixed-use and mixed-income.
www.newhavenindependent.org /archives/2006/09/college_square.php   (0 words)

  
 03/20/2006 Core Believers Business New Haven
Approximately 50 new businesses hung out shingles in downtown New Haven in 2005, according to the Town Green Special Services District, which represents companies in the central business district.
Many of the new businesses are concentrated in areas undergoing a renaissance - such as the theater district on College and Temple streets, or in new spaces in neighborhoods that have established their own distinctive niches, such as the Audubon Street area.
New Haven Cash Register, which has been in business since 1949, relocated to 2546 State Street in Hamden.
www.businessnewhaven.com /article_page.lasso?id=39820   (2093 words)

  
 New Haven Selects Developer For Skyscraper - Local News
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The city has selected a developer to build one of the largest skyscrapers in New Haven, saying the project will create hundreds of jobs and bring more residents downtown.
The tallest downtown building is the Connecticut Financial Center on Church Street, which is 370 feet.
The square footage of the new building would be second only to the biotech center at 300 George St., which is 500,000 square feet, said Derek Slap, DeStefano's spokesman.
www.wfsb.com /news/11010382/detail.html?rss=hart&psp=news   (639 words)

  
 Jewish Community of Greater New Haven
The mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is to lead, build, strengthen and renew a dynamic local Jewish community and to provide support and caring for Jewish people in our community, Israel and worldwide.
Additionally, the DJE’s MAKOM Hebrew High School of Greater New Haven is a national model for providing exceptional Jewish education for 8th- through 12th-grade students.
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is committed to raising funds to sustain Jewish life through the excellent programs and services offered by its local agencies, organizations and synagogues.
www.jewishnewhaven.org /what_we_do.html   (915 words)

  
 The New Yorker : talk : content   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1646, the townspeople of New Haven, Connecticut, feeling squeezed by the neighboring settlements of Boston, to the north, and New Amsterdam, to the south, sent a ship full of their finest wares and personages to England, to assert their primacy as a New World trading center.
In the intervening years, as the locals rarely hesitate to tell you, New Haven gave us such invaluable commodities as the cotton gin, the Frisbee, and clam pizza, but its commercial and cultural standing never recovered; to many, it is little more than a university town.
Fred, who is forty-six, was born in New Haven, which he regards as a “minor major” among American cities.
www.newyorker.com /talk/content/articles/060313ta_talk_mcgrath   (665 words)

  
 Heavybag Media Documents Yale's Community Involvement   (Site not responding. Last check: )
New Haven, CT (PRWEB) November 8, 2006 -- A new film from Heavybag Media documents how Yale University plays a role in many neighborhood revitalization efforts in downtown New Haven.
The Yale-Dixwell Partnership examines the social, economic, cultural and physical landscape that has changed in the Dixwell neighborhood of New Haven since 1993 when Yale University President Richard Levin called for Yale University to be an active partner in revitalizing New Haven's downtown and neighborhoods.
The Yale-Dixwell Partnership is available at the Dixwell-Yale University Community Center as well as by download on the Yale University Office of New Haven and State Affairs website at www.yale.edu/onhsa.
www.emediawire.com /releases/2006/11/emw473074.htm   (563 words)

  
 Hartford-New Haven   (Site not responding. Last check: )
And WFSB's news footprint will further expand in 2008 when it opens its new downtown Hartford news bureau and weather center for live broadcasts inside the new Connecticut Center for Science and Exploration.
Among new initiatives, in December the Courant's historic archives were digitized, allowing desktop access to PDFs of the actual articles, ads and page layouts as they appeared in every issue from 1764 through 1922.
New Haven's prestigious Yale University owns Urban AC WYBC-FM, which can be heard in the Hartford area; and Quinnipiac University in Hamden owns WQUN-AM, a Nostalgia station.
www.mediaweek.com /mw/current/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001995517   (1357 words)

  
 I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program
Downtown New Haven: New Haven's commercial core is the downtown area.
At the center of downtown is the New Haven Green, an attractive public park that provides an expanse of open space in the heavily-congested area.
IMPACTS: A new Shore Line East station on State Street between Court and Chapel streets in New Haven was opened to commuters on June 7, 2002.
www.i95newhaven.com /poverview/neighborhoods/newhaven.asp   (0 words)

  
 Hotels New Haven - Hotels in New Haven Connecticut - New Haven Hotels
Nestled in the heart of downtown New Haven, this upscale AAA Four Diamond hotel basks in a city that combines New England appeal with contemporary culture.
The Courtyard New Haven at Yale is located in downtown New Haven, Conn., adjacent to Yale University.
The New Haven Hotel is a boutique style hotel in the vibrant south central region of Connecticut, an area erupting with marvelous architecture, lively arts, sandy beaches, bustling eateries and historic significance.
www.connecticuthotelfinder.com /CT/New-Haven.html   (0 words)

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