New Haven Independent

Looking Forward & Backward—For An Entire City Block

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:53 GMT

When Don Wunderlee moved his studio from Westville to Erector Square, he had to cram into a reduced 400 square feet of space and hang his paintings-in-progress chock-a-block and atop each other.

That constriction gave him some new visual ideas that he now has plenty of room to show off.

They’re hanging in a unique new gallery space in town that is literally a city block long.

City Green-Lights 205 Church St. Makeover

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:12 GMT

A downtown landmark will have a new life as a 145-unit apartment building, thanks to zoning relief granted this week.

$250-$3500M Coliseum Site Project Gives Good First Impression In The Hill

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:02 GMT

Hill Alderwoman Dolores Colon liked the European-style square, the rooftop gardens and farms, and the posh new hotel proposed for New Haven’s next downtown big development—as long as it has a union label.

Streets Sale Passes; Police Called To City Hall

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:11 GMT

As aldermen voted to sell portions of two downtown streets to Yale for $3 million, a half-dozen cops stood in the back of the room, keeping a close eye on rowdy protesters who had already held up the vote once.

Where Have All The Cars Gone?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:57 GMT

Reading a new study released from the city, you can almost imagine tumbleweeds rolling through vacant parking spots as the city’s parking rate hits its lowest point in 10 years.

Do Your Civic Duty— & Win Dinner!

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:01 GMT

Andy Ross found an alternative to moaning about how people don’t show up for neighborhood meetings: Offer them short meetings—and a shot at winning a free three-figure meal at Zinc.

Au Revoir, Au Bon Pain; Bonjour, Belgian Waffles

Mon, 27 May 2013 21:02 GMT

Twenty-five people got booted from their jobs on Memorial Day with only four days’ notice, as Au Bon Pain served its last muffin at the crossroads of Broadway and York and Elm streets.

Streets Sale To Yale Advances

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:15 GMT

Amid dire warnings and readings from scripture, city lawmakers voted in favor of selling sections of High and Wall streets to Yale University for $3 million, forever. One more needed approval awaits.

Horowitz Bros. Reincarnated As The New Grove

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:08 GMT

An ancient black and gold cage elevator will once again carry you to the upper floors of 760 Chapel St., but you won’t find the fabrics and old-world charm of the Horowitz Bros. store up there anymore. You’ll find an array of new-media entrepreneurs bent over laptops.

Chapel West Expansion OK’d

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:11 GMT

They already have wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Soon they will also have membership in the Chapel West Special Services District (CWSSD).