Westville, New Haven facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westville
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Neighborhood of New Haven
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Apartments along Whalley Avenue
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Westville within New Haven
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| City | New Haven |
Westville is a neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut. It is consistently ranked as one of the best neighborhoods to live in New Haven due to its high home values, low crime rates, walkable streets, proximity to downtown, and local amenities.
Geography
Westville is a mixed-use district, with both residential and commercial zoning space. Generally, as elevation rises, the neighborhood becomes more residential, with primary commercial buildings located along Whalley Avenue, which runs from the southeast to northwest. This area is home to many pubs and restaurants, and also features art galleries, antique shops, and other local businesses.
The eastern half of the residential portion of the neighborhood is a state historic district known as Suburban Westville Historic District.
The "downtown" area of Westville, which is zoned for commercial use, is listed as the Westville Village Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2003, the listed area was 22 acres (8.9 ha) and there were 30 contributing buildings in the district. In 2006, the listing was amended to add the former Westville Theater building at 827 Whalley Avenue, an Early Commercial style building that was built in 1912. The theater building is now occupied by Lyric Hall, an antique restoration and conservation studio and community theater. Westville Center has also been officially designated as a "Connecticut Main Street".
Features
Several of Yale University's primary athletic facilities are located near the edge of Westville. These include the Yale Bowl (football), Yale Field (baseball), Cullman Courts (tennis), and the Yale Golf Course.
The Hopkins School, one of the oldest private high schools in the nation, is also located here.
Westville is the home to much of the New Haven area's Jewish population, formerly including U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman. In June 2007 Lieberman announced plans to move to Stamford.
