Common Ground’s unique place — 20 acres of city park land, on the edge of a forested state park, within the City of New Haven — is at the root of everything we do. Our work starts here are ripples outward.
Sustainable Design
Watch 7 short student-produced videos, sharing sustainable design principles at work in Common Ground’s new Springside Center, and learn about other ways that Common Ground is trying to live out our commitment to sustainable change.
Learn More & Visit
- See a calendar of events
- Explore our urban farm
- Get directions & schedule a visit
- Learn about site rentals & birthday parties
Our Place is Your Place
Looking for a place to hold a conference, community organizing event, birthday party, shower or film presentation?
Common Ground’s spacious grounds could be the perfect match! Read more to see if Common Ground is the place for you.
Recent Blog Posts about Our Place
Common Ground Wins with USDA Farm to Families Food Box Program
When COVID-19 arrived in the depth of winter, and Common Ground closed its doors for students, many wondered what was going to be next. 22 weeks ago, Common Ground’s staff took this opportunity to survey
Request for Bids: Park-Style Classroom Pavilion
New Haven Ecology Project is accepting bids until 3pm on Friday, May 15 for construction of a basic park-style classroom pavilion. All bids should be sent in PDF format to bids@nhep.com, and should include “Pavilion
Spending Time In Nature Is Good For You
By Rebecca Holcombe, Director of Community Programs Yale recently published an article that surveyed research concluding that spending just two hours per week in nature can result in feeling physically and mentally healthier. This winter,