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The Greater New Haven Area offers a strong mix of city energy, shoreline access, historic neighborhoods, cultural attractions, colleges, restaurants, parks, and residential communities. Centered around New Haven, the region gives buyers and renters access to museums, live performance venues, waterfront recreation, dog-friendly parks, walkable neighborhoods, and nearby suburban towns.Popular museums, parks, venues, and recreation destinations include:Yale Peabody MuseumYale University Art GalleryNew Haven MuseumShubert TheatreCollege Street Music HallWestville Music BowlEast Rock ParkNew Haven GreenLighthouse Point ParkEdgewood ParkBoathouse at Canal DockNew Haven Community BoatingUnion Street Dog ParkEast Rock Dog ParkEdgewood Park Dog ParkFort Hale Dog ParkNew Haven also has several neighborhoods with special residential appeal. Wooster Square is one of the city’s best-known historic districts, with distinctive architecture, residential streets, proximity to downtown, and strong cultural identity. The district became a local historic district in 1970 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. East Rock, Westville, Downtown New Haven, Fair Haven, Morris Cove, and The Hill are also commonly researched by buyers and renters comparing lifestyle, commute, walkability, and housing options.Helpful local links and numbers:City of New Haven WebsiteCity Hall / Mayor’s Office: 203-946-8200Police Non-Emergency: 203-946-6316Police Headquarters: 203-946-6333Public Works: 203-946-7700Transportation, Traffic & Parking: 203-946-8075

Greater New Haven is one of Connecticut’s most connected commuter regions. New Haven is served by rail, bus, highway, rideshare, bike routes, commuter parking, and shoreline transportation options. The city is especially useful for buyers who need access to New York City, Stamford, Bridgeport, Hartford, the Connecticut shoreline, or regional employment centers.Major train stations and rail connections include:New Haven Union StationNew Haven State Street StationMetro-North New Haven LineCTrail Hartford LineShore Line EastAmtrak at New Haven Union StationBus and public transportation resources include:CTtransit New HavenUnion Station Shuttle New HavenCTtransit Park & Ride SystemCTDOT Park & Ride LotsPark New HavenCommuter parking resources include:Union Station parking areasState Street Garage at 270 State StreetPark New Haven garages and lotsCTDOT Park & Ride lots throughout the regionThe Union Station Shuttle connects Union Station with off-site parking and the New Haven Green, while State Street Station parking is available through the New Haven Parking Authority at the State Street Garage.

The Greater New Haven Area is centered around New Haven and the South Central Connecticut region. New Haven sits on New Haven Harbor on the northern shore of Long Island Sound, giving the city and surrounding towns access to shoreline, harbor, river, and inland residential settings.Major natural and geographic features include:Long Island SoundNew Haven HarborWest RiverQuinnipiac RiverMill RiverEast RockWest Rock RidgeLake WintergreenFarmington Canal Heritage Trail corridorShoreline communities along the SoundThe South Central Regional Council of Governments identifies 15 municipalities in the region: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge.

The Greater New Haven Area includes public schools, magnet programs, charter schools, private schools, colleges, and universities. Buyers and renters should review school options by town, district, neighborhood, commute, admissions requirements, and program availability.Public school resources:New Haven Public SchoolsConnecticut EdSightCharter school examples in and around New Haven include:Highville Charter SchoolAchievement First Amistad AcademyElm City College PreparatoryBooker T. Washington AcademyElm City Montessori SchoolEdmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young MenPrivate school examples include:Hopkins SchoolThe Foote SchoolSt. Thomas’s Day SchoolCold Spring SchoolColleges and universities include:Yale UniversitySouthern Connecticut State UniversityAlbertus Magnus CollegeGateway Community College / CT State GatewayUniversity of New Haven in nearby West HavenNew Haven Public Schools provides district information through its official site, while Connecticut EdSight is the state’s official source for public school and district data.