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.

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
- Hike the Old Oak Nature Trail: Map, Informational Guide
Recent Blog Posts about Our Place
Harvest Pavilion Wins Award
New Harvest Pavilion hosts on-site farmer's market. New visitors and old friends have been struck by a beautiful addition to our campus: Common Ground's new Harvest Pavilion. Now, this structure is receiving recognition
CT Passes Education Reform, Funding for New School Building
"It's wonderful to see our state take such a courageous stance on education reform," says Common Ground School Director Liz Cox on Connecticut's education initiative. On May 9th, Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously passed the
Students, Peabody Museum Create Outdoor Exhibits
Students in the Documenting New Haven course designed this exhibit, focused on the landscape history of West Rock. This is one of more than 20 exhibits developed by students for Common Ground's site.