New Haven & Connecticut Resources

You might know the Whitney Library if you’ve visited for the class American Architecture and Urbanism, but if you’re unfamiliar, it’s the library of the historical New Haven Museum. Located on Whitney Avenue, the Whitney Library hosts a wealth of resources and archives for learning more about the city of New Haven. These include but are not limited to the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, the 1641 Brocket Map of New Haven, town records, and papers of the New Haven Historical Society.

The library is open by appointment to researchers on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10-5 and Saturdays from 12-5. To make an appointment, discuss your research project and contact librarian Emma Q. Norden at library@newhavenmuseum.org or 203.562.4183, ext. 115. Allow 72 hours in advance of your intended visit.

New Haven Modern Architecture

An initiative through the New Haven Preservation Trust, New Haven Modern Architecture is a digital inventory of mid-20^th century architecture in the Elm City.

American Beat

American Beat is a documentary film group founded in New Haven, Connecticut, by Elihu Rubin and Elena Oxman in 1999.

Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA)

The American Planning Association is the national organization of professional planners and citizens involved in planning for our nation’s communities. The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA) is dedicated to advancing the practice of good planning in Connecticut by providing our members with up-to-date information about current planning issues and techniques, by building public and political awareness of the importance and benefits of good planning, and by bringing the Chapter’s diverse membership together from throughout the state to share experiences with colleagues.

Student membership of the American Planning Association (APA) and local chapters is free for the duration of their studies.

Southern New England American Planning Association (SNEAPA) Conference

The SNEAPA Conference draws more than 500 planners, engineers, architects, students, and other professionals to share experiences, collaborate, network, and earn maintenance credits for AICP certification.

Held in the fall, the conference is one of the best learning experiences for APA/AICP members in the region. The conference features two days of high quality, hands-on and interactive sessions, mobile workshops, planning law and planning ethics presentations, member networking, vendor contacts, plus a few surprises.

For AICP members, this is a valuable experience to gain those much needed credits for Certification Maintenance. Whether you are an APA member, an AICP member, a student, or a person with an interest in the practice of Planning, this conference always delivers something for everyone!