Tree City USA No. 3310 |

| On Arbor Day 2009, New Haven became the 3310th city in the world to be recognized as a Tree City by the Arborday Founation. See link below for details.

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Clean Energy Leadership |

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
| New Haven is helping lead the State towards clean energy usage by pledging as a committed partner in State's clean energy purchase of 20% by 2010 campaign. Join us in committing to and celebrating a greener more energy efficient society.“We think it is a challenge [20% by 2010] that we will accomplish, and we are inviting other communities and consumers to join us. Even more significant is that I feel that the cities and places that will be competitive – will be those that focus on clean air ...

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Forbes #132 Best Places for Business And Careers |

| In 2009 rating, Forbes places New Haven among the top 400 best places to work. Check out the link below for more information.

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Walkable City |

| New Haven was named the #14 U.S. Walking City in 2008 by Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Association.
Click on link below for details.

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All American City |

New Haven is an All American City Hall of Famer with three wins -- 1998, 2003, and 2008.
| New Haven is one of few select cities to win not just once, but three times the All American City award -- in 1998, 2003 and 2008. The National Civic League rated over 4,000 entries since its inception in 1949, to select the winners that best represent the qualities of strong communities uniting to bring about positive unique change.

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