About Downtown

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Downtown New Haven thrives as a Model for Small Cities Across the Nation

March 21, 2024

What does it mean to be a thriving downtown district?  According to the International Downtown Association (IDA), the premier organization for urban place professionals who are shaping and activating dynamic city center districts, Downtown New Haven has been deemed an “established downtown,” a distinction we now share with such cities as Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Minneapolis. Commissioned by Market New Haven, the New Haven Parking Authority and Town Green District, New Haven is the first city in New England to participate in IDA’s study, Value of U.S. Downtowns and Center Cities.  The study was devised to provide a common set... View Article

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History of New Haven’s Lighthouse

June 7, 2023

One place to be this summer – in truth, there are many of those in New Haven – is Lighthouse Point Park. Visitors and locals return each summer to this place across 82 acres of swimmable shores, walkable sand, hiker-friendly nature trails, and more. Where children make lasting memories in splash pads, where birdwatchers study in the avian sanctuary, and couples play out rom-com scenes on an antique carousel. Open from 7 AM to sunset, the park features on-duty lifeguards all summer, restrooms, and free parking for New Haven registered vehicles. Concessions are available daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00... View Article

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A Look Inside New Haven, A New York Times Honored Destination

January 13, 2023

Have you ever wondered how the Pulitzer prize winning, global journalistic powerhouse, national newspaper of record would describe New Haven, CT? Wonder no longer. “A home to tinkerers and rebels, and a treasure trove of contemporary art and architecture,” reads the billing of the 50th destination on The New York Times ‘52 Places to Go in 2023’ list.  Each year, this curated and honored list highlights destinations around the globe which  represent the best in culture, dining, adventure, and community. This year, New Haven was honored alongside such diverse destinations from London to Palm Springs, Bhutan, Martinique, Auckland, Monument Valley... View Article