ArtWalk is a program of the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance (WVRA)
www.westvillect.org 

WVRA’S MISSION
The Westville Village Renaissance Alliance (WVRA) is a New Haven, CT-based non-profit organization and a 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 and the surrounding neighborhoods, while emphasizing historic preservation and placemaking. Our programs focus on revitalizing Westville Village and the surrounding area through:

• Economic Revitalization – business retention, expansion and recruitment; historic preservation efforts
• Marketing & Promotions – cultural and community-building events such as annual ArtWalk festival, holiday events, and more; joint marketing efforts
• Placemaking & Design – facade improvements; traffic-calming; walkability, transit, and bikeability; cleanliness and safety; beautification & comfort

VISION
At the base of majestic West Rock, Westville Village is an inviting historic neighborhood center within the City of New Haven. Nestled between active parks and greenways, this walkable, sustainable community blends the best of small town living with a dynamic urban setting. Westville Village is a vibrant social, cultural and economic hub where residents and visitors of all ages live, learn, work, create, dine, shop and play.