West River

West River is one of New Haven's emerging neighborhoods, named for the West River that flows through it to Long Island Sound. The neighborhood offers some of the city's most affordable housing while providing access to beautiful green spaces including Edgewood Park (designed by Frederick Law Olmsted) and West River Memorial Park. The area is home to a diverse, multi-generational community that's increasingly attracting young families and artists drawn by its potential and proximity to Westville's dining scene. Local initiatives are transforming vacant lots into community gardens, and new businesses are beginning to dot the landscape. West River represents New Haven's future — diverse, resilient, and full of untapped potential.