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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | J a n u a r y 2 0 2 0 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 39 ARTS & CULTURE Book of Lists Is your firm listed among the market leaders The New Haven BIZ Book of Lists is the authoritative guide to the leading firms in over twenty five key industries. If your company is on the go and seeking to increase its market share, then you'll want to be present in this go to resource guide of market leaders. From Banking & Finance to Health Care, Education, Manufacturing & Technology, Tourism & Hospitality and Real Estate, you'll find a ranking of the region's top players. Don't miss being present in a real keep around issue. BE PART OF THE 2020 BOOK OF LISTS! Call your representative or Director of Sales and Strategic Partnerships Ronni Rabin at 203-937-2148 ( x707) or email at rrabin@newhavenbiz.com Continued on Page 40 As he takes the reins at City Hall, Elicker is leaving the door open to a more prominent role for arts and culture as an economic driver. mission]. I also think there should be collaboration with our public schools to provide talent and to be sure the arts are used as a tool in the public schools. I think the branding [of New Ha- ven as Connecticut's cultural cap- ital] is important, but it's only one component of what's important in that position. e branding should not only highlight New Haven as a destination, but highlight the incredible other innate attributes of the city. It's not only about the Shubert eatre, but also places like [smaller theater groups] Broken Umbrella eatre and Collective Consciousness eatre. What's important is highlighting what is coming out of New Haven, and see it as a place that is producing art, and not just seeing art that comes from other places. With housing at a premium in New Haven and older factories and warehouses being converted into apartments, is there a danger of the city becoming unaffordable for young artists to live and to have studios here? One of the main policies I've talked about is about inclusionary zoning and implementing more op- portunities for affordable housing in the city. is is a theme I heard consistently when I [was] knocking on doors. Frankly, I didn't hear it six years ago when I first ran [for mayor]. at tells me rents are go- ing up and development is starting to put pressure on residents who have been here for many years. It also tells me that New Haven is not as affordable for artists, especially those who are starting out, and who want to live here. I think it's important to ensure there's not only housing for just a specific interest group [such

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