Episode 3 of 4
Nine Square Plan Implementation
- When
- 1639
- Where
- New Haven
- Part of
- Founding of New Haven
Eight streets were laid out in a three-by-three grid a year after founding, creating the Nine Square Plan.
A year after its founding in 1638, eight streets were laid out in a three-by-three grid. This arrangement created the "Nine Square Plan," with the central square left open as a commons area, establishing the city's distinctive urban layout.
Sources
- New Haven, Connecticut Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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