Beschreibung

The New Haven Board of Aldermen is on the verge of permanently selling several blocks of city streets, in the heart of downtown New Haven.

These are public spaces that have been held in common since the city was founded in 1638.

High and Wall Street are frequently used by pedestrians and bicyclists in the Downtown area and in nearby neighborhoods, as they navigate the city during the day and at night.

According to reports, there are no guarantees that the public would retain access to this area, which are among the most crucial public spaces in our downtown. Once they own the streets, Yale may gate off the area at night, or during the day, whenever they wish.

A local resident has created a Change.org petition asking the New Haven Board of Aldermen not to proceed with the sale. You can read about the issue in the New Haven Independent:
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/aldermen_vote_to_sell_2_city_streets_to_yale/

Please learn more about the issue, and sign the petition if you agree. Contact your elected officials regarding your thoughts on the sale.

Here's the link:

http://bit.ly/dont-sell-new-haven-streets

Thank you!