Westville is home to a deep and uniquely committed artistic community, featuring critically-acclaimed galleries, a lively music and theater scene, scores of talented visual and performing artists, two arts magnet schools and a wide range of year-round cultural events and programming.
Westville Village has been a bustling commercial district since colonial times. The Historic District features a trove of local restaurants, cafes, boutiques, salons, and galleries laden with New England culture and thrumming with the best of New Haven’s creative spirit. Dive into Westville’s utterly individual community and find out just what you’ve been missing!
Westville hosts 3 parks, a beautiful view of West Rock, and an active community of outdoor lovers. Explore Westville in every season with its numerous activities!
Westville is a neighborhood in New Haven with amenities galore. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy community activities, the Mitchell Branch Library, nature trails, restaurants, boutiques, and more!
The Westville Village Renaissance Alliance (WVRA) is a New Haven non-profit and designated Connecticut Main Street organization. Our mission is to partner with local businesses, property owners, residents and public and private institutions to foster and sustain economic revitalization, community engagement and cultural vitality in Westville Village.
Chrissy Gardner is a songwriter, singer and pianist who currently resides in New Haven, CT with her husband, daughter and an extended family of close friends who create music, theater and art together. Her life as a musician takes on many forms and is ever-evolving.